locationsWalleye Fishing At Long LakeBy: Eric MagnusonA few inside tips that canmake you more successfulyour next time out.Nestled in the SpokaneRiver in Washington state,Long Lake is a favoritedestination for anglersseeking productive fishingand multiple species.While the lake is wellknown for bass fishing,and recreating, it hasearned a reputation as anexcellent spot for walleyefishing. Whether you'rea seasoned Angler or anovice hoping to reel in atrophy catch, Long Lakeoffers opportunities tohook a variety of qualityfish, with now the walleyebecoming the star of theshow. Throughout thisarticle, we will explore a fewtechniques you may wantto know to catch walleye onLong Lake and some of myfavorite spots to cast a line.THE ALLURE OFLONG LAKELong Lake, also knownas Lake Spokane, spansroughly 24 miles andallows a ton of fishingopportunities. The lakeis a man-made reservoircreated by the Nine MileDam, and Long Lake Dam.With the lake being soclose to Spokane, it attractsa lot of recreation boaters,swimmers, jet skiers, andkayakers. Lots of basstournaments are held there,and plenty of trout areplanted for family-catchingfun. Don't be surprised ifyou come across a pike,as at one point in timethey were quite plentiful inthe system. Now with thegood population of walleyeshowing up the past severalyears, and so much room tofish, it makes Long Lake aprime fishing destination inthe region.WALLEYE:A COVETED CATCHWalleye or a highly prizedfish for anglers due to theirelusive nature, sportingchallenge, and their greattaste. Their reputation asone of the best-eatingfreshwater fish definitelyadds to their appeal.Known for their sharpteeth and distinctive palegreenish silver color withdark vertical bars on theirbody. Walleye are not asaggressive as Bass, makingthem a bit harder tocatch, which increases theexcitement for anglers.Long Lake walleye haveflourished due to theabundant amount of foragefish like perch and so manyother minnows, great water,and structure; includingdrop-offs, rocky shorelines,and vegetation. The walleyepopulation in Long Lake ishealthy, with many Anglers
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