Thursday, March 29, 2012
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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Gerald, are those walleye on your background picture? We have a lake front lot at Lake Viking, about 60 minutes North of KC. We have a pontoon boat, my brother has a ski boat and we have a dock back in a cove. We catch little trout and big catfish. But like I said, I will bait the hook but not take them off! Too slimey for me:)
ReplyDeleteHave you ever fished at Blue Springs Lake? When I am out there I always notice fishing boats and folks parked along the highway fishing. I just wondered how good the fishing was there. Do you think Blue Springs has walleye?
ReplyDeleteThe fish that are in my background are white crappie. When fishing for crappie in the KC area this is the most likely species you will catach. Here are a few sites you can check out form the Department of Conservation that will help you identify what we have in our lakes and rivers within the metro area. As for Blue Springs lake the fishing there is really good. Those anglers you see around the bridge are probably fishing for crappie because of the under water structures near the pillars of the bridge. I don't think they have walleye. The only two lakes that I know to have them are Longview and Smithville Lake.
ReplyDeletehttp://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fish-catch/fish-id/sunfish/crappie-identification
http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fish-catch/fish-id/bass-identification
http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fish-catch/fish-id/catfish-identification
http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fish-catch/fish-id/walleye-identification
Which do you think is a better catch, crappie or walleye?
ReplyDeleteGerald - I have to admit to you that I do not like to fish. It is too slowed paced for me. Also, I admit that I cannot stand to handle live bait or fish. I suspect my feelings are the result of no one teaching me about the art of fishing. I love the fact that you are exposing your daughters to your favorite hobby and what fishing is all about.
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