Trolling Tactics for Shallow Summer Walleye

Trolling crankbaits is an effective way to catch walleye on Devils Lake in the summer. Jason Mitchell discusses key shallow water walleye locations, gear, and trolling strategies on how to catch more walleye during hot and windy summer days. #jmotips #fishing #walleye
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[@MrBrandon17617]

I live in DL and love watching Jason fishing on Devils Lake. My 3 year old son absolutely loves watching these videos. He says “I wanna watch fishing videos” thanks Jason! Keep the videos coming!

[@michaelferguson167]

I'm in the process of moving out this way now. I've been out on the lake recently a few times but like others, I have all kinds of misconceptions about "where these Walleyes ought to be." I've been trolling similar baits and caught fish, but I've never even considered trolling anything less than 10-12 feet of water in Devils Lake. I'll have to look around for some new spots, I've lost a few lures already from trees/brush that can't be seen underwater even in these depths. I can't hardly imagine not getting hung up even shallower! Anyway, thanks for the tips Jason- I'll try em my next time out. I'm the crazy guy out in the Hobie kayak- a lot more stable than people think it is- even in the wind. On an average day fishing I'm paddling some 6-8 hours so I'm not afraid to get on out there. Thanks again for the many Devils Lake specific vids- it's amazing just how diverse this fishery is, from the vast size and various structure options. Maybe if I live another 20 years I'll have around a 1000th of your expertise around these parts.

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

Old arial photos will help you see where the trees once were. Many of these shallow bowls and troughs we troll today were once small sloughs. Send us a DM and we can send you over some areas that would be excellent with a kayak.

[@jeffcummings5688]

Jason Thank You for teaching us how to catch walleyes with different tactics.Could you show us your Dropshot method to catch Walleye

[@PrimeMKTO]

Love fishing this way! Got some nice ones on Leech this weekend. Trolling 10-12ft at night using the same set up. Scheels Okuma line counters with 10# fireline and the precision trolling app.

[@KELLEYSrUS]

Nice job. Making it look easy.

[@mikehuff2173]

Love the video! Thanks for the tips!

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisvolk106]

Speed?

[@duggaboy]

Hey Jason, I know you guys probably see lots of gadgets. I can't tell what rod holders you have but Scotty makes a disc called "Scotty Slip Disc" that allows you to micro adjust your holders. I have some they work great.

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

Thanks for the heads up... will look for them.

[@icminnesota]

excellent vid.

[@chxmpprod7356]

Hey if me donnie love ur show

[@davidrowe4006]

When was this filmed?

[@okieNoodler24]

How much line are you letting out when trolling that shallow?

[@okieNoodler24]

Nvm I see that you’d said 20ft. That’s crazy. I would have thought it would be a lot more line then that

[@zebra3738]

I am very new to walleye fishing and trying to learn as much as I can. Maybe I have a misconception by thinking that walleyes prefer to be in deep cooler water. Does Devil's Lake have deep spots and if so, would you expect to find the walleyes there once the surface temp hits 80F or above?

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

There are walleye on some deep spots but find fish shallow all summer around weeds. Some fish do go deep in summer but there are more fish that stay shallow than what many people would believe

[@morrowoutdoors1336]

What speed do you like to troll and what rod length recommended

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

I usually start out around 2 mph. I like four to six foot rods on the inside and 8 1/2 or 10 1/2 on outside

[@morrowoutdoors1336]

@@JasonMitchellOutdoors thank you

[@cplaczek]

What rod and reel were you using? Looking to get my first line counter rod and reel for trolling.

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

Reel: jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/line-counter-reel Rod: jasonmitchelloutdoors.link/trolling-rod

[@j.h.3269]

Just curious if this was filmed in 2020 or in 2021 with the water down this year?

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

2021

[@j.h.3269]

Thanks , was doing the same thing in some of the deeper bays , say 17 feet . Was not sure if i could get into Howard's bay this year with water down.

[@griffindaking1813]

What feet of water is this in and what horse power motor is that

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

Trolling in about 8 feet, using a 90 hsp tiller

[@griffindaking1813]

@@JasonMitchellOutdoors thanks so much Jason

[@wb5405]

How fast are u trolling

[@JasonMitchellOutdoors]

We were trolling pretty fast with the wind, 2.5- 3 mph that day.