Multiple techniques may produce in many areas. The key to success is the location of active schools and proper presentations. Smallmouth bass congregate, with an opportunity to land size and numbers. Search shallow flats, points of reefs, or Rainy River for action. Once again, numerous techniques apply here and can produce fish of trophy proportion.
Northern pike are also on the move and begin increasing activity in popular spring time locations.
In deep drop offs along islands or shelves of channel areas look for baitfish and find walleyes close behind. Fall fishing with jig and minnow combo is the most common, with long lining and crankbaits also effective if you find them on the move over shallow flats. Don't element the possibility of aggressive saugers in middepth range of mud flats feasting on bait fish. Water clarity is important during this time, and with patience, trophy walleyes can be landed in lake or river.