Walleye Spawn?

[springhillwantabe]

went across hd dam this morn 2 guys leavin 1 guy stayin 1 boat on dam fishin kdw checkin nets watched em work 2 nets saw no fishes in bout 1/2 hour

[tdinges]

Well, I'm going to try to get after them tonight finally. Heard they're catching them up north already, Webster and Wilson. I guess they pulled the nets at Cedar Bluff already. I'll let you all know what happens tomorrow.

[wheels70]

Well, I'm going to try to get after them tonight finally. Heard they're catching them up north already, Webster and Wilson. I guess they pulled the nets at Cedar Bluff already. I'll let you all know what happens tomorrow.

Ahhh,, Webster and Wilson! I practically grew up on Webster. Spent a lot of time fishing for and catching walleye on that lake. Brings back a lot of memories.

[Craig Johnson]

...I guess they pulled the nets at Cedar Bluff already...

Nets are still fishing at Cedar Bluff...

[tdinges]

I must have been mis-informed, sorry about that.

Craig, how do you guys determine what lakes get nets? From the sampling that you take each fall and winter? Or do you always net the same lakes? Or a little bit of both.

Thanks, Tyson

[Craig Johnson]

I must have been mis-informed, sorry about that.

No problem Tyson! The nets are pulled each morning and re-set in the evening. If someone was there mid-day they may think the nets have been pulled if they are used to seeing the nets at Hillsdale which stay in all day. The lakes use different types of nets so they are operated differently.

Craig, how do you guys determine what lakes get nets? From the sampling that you take each fall and winter? Or do you always net the same lakes? Or a little bit of both.

Thanks, Tyson

We try to use the lakes where we can most efficiently collect the eggs. This will usually equate to a lake with a good walleye population and capture of broodfish is easily accomplished. The three current walleye lakes Hillsdale, Cedar Bluff, and Milford have been the 'go to' lakes for several years and they continue to be good producers.

[tdinges]

I got ran off by the storm that came through last week. Did hear some good reports back west. Pretty much all the lakes west of Salina were going pretty strong last week anyhow. Any reports around Wichita?