| You might be wondering, 'Do I need a boat to fish | | | | enough for two to three anglers plus equipment. |
| for walleye? Can't I just catch the fish from the | | | | Longer ones can hold more. |
| shore?' Of course you can, but if you've had | | | | Do you need a motor? |
| experience with walleye before, you know that | | | | Consider the size of the lake or reservoir you will |
| they tend to change location depending on the | | | | be fishing. A medium to large body of water will |
| season and on where their main food is located. | | | | require that you use a boat with a motor so you |
| Some of the best walleye catches are also | | | | can change locations easily. Imagine paddling your |
| difficult to access from the shore. When walleye | | | | way around a lake as big as Lake Erie just to find |
| congregate in deeper waters, why miss out when | | | | your walleye. |
| you can be in on the action in the comfort of | | | | Which bottom? |
| your own boat? Here are some things you might | | | | The way a fishing boat's bottom is shaped will |
| want to consider when buying or choosing a boat | | | | impact how it performs in the water. A flat |
| for walleye fishing: | | | | bottom, for example, is a good boat to use if the |
| Consider the frequency of your fishing trips. | | | | water isn't choppy and you don't need a lot of |
| If you fish a couple of times a year, you'll need a | | | | speed. For deeper waters, a V-bottom boat will |
| simple, no-frills boat. You might also want to | | | | work better because the shape cuts the water |
| invest in something cheaper but sturdy. | | | | more efficiently, allowing you to move faster. If |
| Consider your fishing style. | | | | the lake you'll be fishing in is a bit large, consider a |
| Walleye tend to make their appearance during the | | | | steeper V-bottom for more speed and a |
| nighttime. If you'll be fishing mostly for this fish, | | | | smoother ride. |
| consider the creature comforts and protection | | | | Material and design |
| your boat can offer when you'll be using it . | | | | Boats that are perfect for walleye fishing come in |
| Consider boat size | | | | a variety of layouts and styles. Simply choose |
| The size of the boat matters, especially if you will | | | | which one will best fit your needs. As for |
| be fishing with a companion or two. You might | | | | materials, choose boats made of fiberglass or |
| also want to consider how well your boat will | | | | aluminum. They're sturdy and tough enough to |
| handle the passengers and equipment. A 14-foot | | | | see you through hundreds of walleye fishing trips. |
| boat, for example, will probably be comfortable | | | | |