Special Regulations Yellow perch, limit 10. Dead yellow perch may be used as bait. Tactics Ice out fishing can be exceptional, as walleye hungry from the winter prepare for the spawn. April, May, and June see spawning activity, with fish easier to locate. Fishing should remain good all through the summer and well into fall.
Fish here prefer shallow cover, such as willows and moss beds.
Don t be afraid to get hung up, just bring extra tackle. The best places for walleye are around Painted Rocks and Walleye Bay. The shoreline on either side of the dam can also be good. Perch populations were strong in 1997, even though the spawn wasn t as successful. Small jigs and worms will be the best offerings.