Where are all the Walleye

On a recent trip to Longview Lake my girls and I wanted to get a feel of how the fishing was going so far this season. Since the weather has been up and down water temps haven't gotten to the idea temp for the Kansas City area to produce the quality of fishing local anglers are waiting for. So much so it has gotten the Department of Conservation puzzles to sudden decline in the walleye population at Longview Lake. Walleye are one of the first fish to spawn in the spring. Spawning typically begins when water temperatures exceed 46°F but on a recent count of the walleye at Longview Lake. DoC where only able to harvest about 50 walleye in an area that normally population produce over 200-300 walleye. I spoke to a ranger on duty and he could only say that the only plan they have in mind is to restock before the spawning season end. If you are interested in walleye fishing and want to know more check out this link it will tell you all you need to know about walleye fishing in Missouri. http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fish-catch/game-fish/walleye. Also you can contact the Longview marina at (816) 966-0131 to get a daily fishing report.

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Diana you hit a soft spot in me talking about your grandparents.

Thanks for the comments

Helen, I really like Smithville Lake out of all the lakes in the KC area. It's just so far from me I don't get up there that often. My second choice is Blue Springs Lake. I love fishing off the docks there. No only is the fishing good there is always a great case of regulars there to entertain and keep you company. As for James A. Reed, that's my spot I take my kid's and nephews. Going out to Honker pond I'm always confident that they will catch something.

Well it's that time of the year once again. It's time to go fishing. Even though we didn't have a bad winter I have been in the house way two long and it's time to get to the lake. My rods and reels  are lined up, my lures are all in order and my bucket is ready to be filled.