May 1st is the statewide season opener for most of the coolwater sportfish species in New York. This includes walleye, northern pike, chain pickerel, and tiger muskellunge. (Muskellunge season opens on June 1 for inland waters and June 15 for Great Lakes and Tributaries.)
Spring is one of the best times of year to fish for these species because not only are they feeding aggressively, but they’re usually found in shallower water during and just after their spawning season. Effective baits for walleye can include artificial lures such as jigs, crankbaits, stickbaits, as well as live bait harnesses. For northern pike casting swimbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and spoons along and around structure works well in the spring.
Learn more about fishing for these toothy predators:
How to Fish for Walleye
Walleye Fishing in New York
Pike, Pickerel and Tiger Musky Fishing in New York
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