As I load up for the day a pair of fisherman pull in with their limits of healthy eyes. Several years later I now know where those eyes were hiding. If spring eyes have left you high and dry even though the reservoir was busting at its' seams, these words are for you. To start us off on the right foot we need to follow a general rule in walleye fishing. When the water levels rise the fish move to the backs of bays and when the level drops, the fish move to points and primary drop offs.
Walleyes move to the backs of bays for one reason, bait.
Bait fish inhabit the warmer waters for the early food and cover opportunities. This already eliminates the biggest mistake that spring fisherman make, fishing their old summer hotspots on points. As fish leave spawning grounds and move to these warmer water areas they will pass by your favorite summer spots as they migrate towards early foraging opportunities. Walleyes can be intercepted as they migrate past main lake points, but they won't be there for long and neither should you. Focusing on bays and shallow areas will lead you to warmer water and to some great spring action.