Shore Night Walleye fishing

I need some pointers on night walleye fishing. Started trying this method but have not had positive results. Spent three hours on the north side of Kelleys Island off a dock with a half a dozen other fishermen. From 7:30 to 10:30 I never even had a hit. Four fish were caught during the time I was there.
I was using a floating rapalla about 3" long, shallow diver and was using a ultra slow retrieve.
Can someone advise me as to the size of Husky Jerk to use.
What are the best colors for this area and type of fishing?
Suggestions on retrieve speed and technique. ( I was cranking about one revolution per second continuous retrieve)

I know I'm asking for allot of help but sure would be grateful for any help.

I would buy some of those smithwicks perfect 10's they seem to be the favorite night bite lure.

The guys that were catching 4 fish what were they using and what technique? I think they also use rattle traps from shore. No sense re-inventing the wheel you can learn a lot just buy watching someone.

Penalty box,

Thanks for the replies.

Yes I did watch and ask questions but the guys were a little bit secretive. They advised a dead slow consistent retrieve and orange and blue floating shallow dive lures. They said husky jerk but I don't know what size.
Is that smithwicks perfect 10 a floating lure and do you know how long it is?

Thanks again, won't be out till early next week so I have to pick up some lures.

Chuck E.

I have always had better luck with a suspending bait instead of a floater. When the water gets colder I will let it sit for up to 10 seconds. A lot times when you start a super slow retrieve again after a pause the walleye just has it in his mouth. I use hj14s and smithwick toques. When I haven't caught anything yet I will change technique on every cast. Slow steady, slow with pauses, slow with little jerks. Let the fish tell you. Pay attention to anyone who has already caught a fish and mimic their retrieve.

I would also recommend a suspending stick bait that is substantially longer than 3'' (something like 4''-5'')

Just bought a 12 and a 14 husky jerks. No smithwicks at wally's. Will check amazon for more lures. Some great replies and technique advice. Looking forward to Wed. night. My next available night to fish.
Will keep all advised of my results.
Chuck E.

Has anyone been catching off the Lakeside pier?

Caught my first night shore cast walleye tonight. Not a hog but still respectable size.
Used Husky Jerk 14 blue and orange with a slow steady retrieve.
Worth the effort! Thanks for all the help...
Chuck E.

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Originally Posted by Chuck E.

Caught my first night shore cast walleye tonight. Not a hog but still respectable size.
Used Husky Jerk 14 blue and orange with a slow steady retrieve.
Worth the effort! Thanks for all the help...
Chuck E.

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How long were you out, Chuck?

Where did you go?

I heard a few guys were fishing around Catawba State Park.

Fished off the Patmos dock on the north side of the Island close to the N/e point (long point). Out from approx 9:00 to 11:15. Averaged about 6 guys fishing and about 8 fish were taken during that time.

Hello ! I've never fished for Walleye in the fall from shore or a pier but have heard a lot about it. Can anyone help with best locations , lures , time, etc.. in the Port Clinton area ?

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Originally Posted by rockstar43

Hello ! I've never fished for Walleye in the fall from shore or a pier but have heard a anyone help with best locations , lures , time, etc.. in the Port Clinton area ?

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I haven't done it but from what chuck was saying in this thread, you can try it by catawba state park area. Prolly some fishermen out there

I drove out and looked at Catawba park area and the water looked very muddy, not sure of the depth of the break. I have also heard the mazuraks access was good, has anyone tried there ? On a side note I'd like to try some smelt fishing ! is there a place for that in the western basin or is that more east ? thanks for all the info :)

The fall walleye bite from the area piers has been phenomenal over the last week. Anglers have been catching plenty of fish off of Luna Pier right after sunset. Many of the fish have been in the 4-8 pound range. Catawba and Lakeside Piers have also been producing lots of fish after dark. The magic hour seems to be right about 7 p.m with the bite lasting until 9 p.m. Jointed Long A Bombers in White/Red Head and Firetiger as well as Husky Jerk HJ12’s in Clown and Glass Blue Minnow have been the most popular producers.

Where is Luna Pier? Is that on Kelleys?

Michigan just over the line past point place down summit street

Have been working the docks on Kelleys for the last 3 nights. Nobody that I have seen has picked up any walleye. Severe cold and severe wind the problem?? Perfect weather last night and nothing. Is there a water temp. That is best?
Is the shoreline fishing season coming to an end?

I am still trying.
Fishing from about 5:30 to 9:00.

I was out at Luna Pier last night with the same result, no fish. I couldn't help but notice there were no baitfish in the water, unlike weeks past.

Gradyfish

Chuck E. I fished Patmos dock this past Saturday night (11/29) and caught 4. It's not over yet I don't think. Need to see those bait fish. I was on KI all week and the conditions were brutal. Also stay out later. I've caught them well into the early am. Message me if you plan to head back over.

I fished the Patmos dock 11/29 and picked up 4. Is anyone still trying? Thinking about heading back up this coming weekend.

Any thoughts as to the target water temp for this type of fishing.

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Has anyone been catching off the Lakeside pier?

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Yes, not me but a few of my buddies have been doing pretty well the last 3 nights at lakeside. They have been teasing me about it because I have to work.