Walleyes...East vs West

It's a very common concern we hear as western walleye guides; "I used to catch walleyes back when I lived in WS (or any other traditional "walleye state") but I can't catch them here in CO!" Well, the reason is not only differences in the region, but also that fact that western walleyes dwell in man-made reservoirs stocked with non-native fish. Those reservoirs, unlike natural lakes back east, typically have wildly fluctuating water levels, very little if any aquatic vegetation, and often odd main food sources like stocked trout or salmon. They simply don't act the same as walleye in their native waters. Minnesota native turned CO fishing guide Dan Swanson is a former PWT walleye pro and joins us to talk about the differences and how to address them as anglers. Please consider subscribing while you're here!