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VIDEO Jason and Jay Przekurat dissect their homewaters on the Wisconsin River in search of big fall-time smallmouth. #fishing #hugefish #bass #bassfishing #smallmouthbass

Early fall is one of those stretches of the year that can feel like a complete reset after the grind of late summer. Across the Midwest, even a small drop in water temperature signals a noticeable shift in walleye behavior. Fish that were previously holding deep, moving minimally, or feeding in short windows suddenly begin to spread out and feed more consistently again. It’s not just that activity increases—it’s that the entire ecosystem starts to move with purpose again.

Late summer across the Midwest is often one of the most challenging but also most rewarding times to target walleyes. High water temperatures, heavy recreational pressure, and shifting baitfish patterns all contribute to more selective fish behavior. Water temperatures typically range from 70 to 78 degrees during this period. At this level, walleyes remain active but their feeding windows become shorter and more defined.

Once early summer transitions into full summer across the Midwest, walleyes begin to establish more stable and repeatable patterns. This is the most structured phase of the open-water season. Fish are no longer shifting rapidly week to week—they settle into predictable daily routines based on light levels, forage movement, and depth preference. Water temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees define this period.

VIDEO Chase Parsons and Alex Reslock pull lead core line and cranks for big walleyes on Devils Lake in ND #fishing #hugefish #walleye #northdakota

VIDEO Jason Przekurat and Jake Caughey use a variety of baits and live bait to target great walleyes on Gull Lake in northern MN #fishing #hugefish #walleye #minnesota

Season 22 Episode 7: Transition time for Big Walleyes Korey Sprengel goes solo to locate and cast for summer/fall transition big walleyes.

VIDEO Tommy Kemos, Chad Schilling and his son Beau, pull huge suspended walleyes from the trees on Lake Oahe with forward facing casting techniques #fishing #hugefish #walleye

VIDEO Chase Parsons and Dan Spengler fish Big Spirit Lake, close to Berkley Labs with a new hybrid casting bait. #iowa #fishing #walleyes

VIDEO Korey Sprengel tours Green Bay while casting small glide baits for large Perch. #fishing #perch #berkleyfishing