Walleye Fishing in November
Late Fall / Pre-Ice — water temp 40-52°F. Deep again, slow presentations, pre-ice stacking.
Where the walleye are this month
Deep again, slow presentations, pre-ice stacking. The biggest mistake anglers make in November is fishing the same depths they fished last month. Walleye move with water temperature, oxygen, baitfish, and light — and November's pattern is its own.
Tactics that work in November
- Slow-vertical jigging on deep edges
- Big minnows are key
- Fish less than midsummer but bigger fish per outing
- Pre-ice stacking on inflows
Lure picks for November
1/2 oz blade baits, jigging Rapalas, big minnows on jigs, slow-rolled swimbaits
Best lakes to fish this month
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Where do walleye go in November?
Back to deeper edges (18–30 ft) as water cools. Pre-ice stacking occurs near river inflows and main basin transitions.
Best November walleye lure?
Blade baits (1/2 oz) or jigging Rapalas worked slowly. Match local forage size — usually larger this time of year.
Is November good for walleye?
Yes — fewer bites but each one is often a big fish. Slow down, fish deep, and use larger baits than midsummer.