Burwell Public Access / Calamus Reservoir Marinaon Calamus Reservoir / Calamus River
Fish are actively bulking up for winter
- 01Fish are actively bulking up for winter, leading to aggressive feeding.
- 02Predatory species will be targeting baitfish and crayfish.
- 03Warmer afternoons might still see some insect activity, but subsurface presentations are generally more effective.
- 04Focus efforts around submerged cover, drop-offs, and rocky areas.
- 05Water temperatures are gradually dropping, influencing fish behavior to deeper, more consistent temperatures.
What to tie on at Burwell Public Access / Calamus Reservoir Marina
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Scud
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source for Walleye in early spring, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation.
Clouser Minnow (Chartreuse/White)
A go-to baitfish imitation that effectively mimics the various small fish Walleye prey on in spring, especially in varying water conditions.
Crappie Jig Fly
In spring, Walleye often key on similar baitfish and invertebrates around structure as crappie, making this an effective imitation in stillwaters.
Buy at AmazonPerch Pattern
Early spring is prime time for Walleye to feed on yellow perch fry and juveniles in lakes and stillwaters where perch are present.
Pine Squirrel Leech
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold to warming spring waters, enticing strikes from predatory Walleye.
Buy at AmazonZonker
This baitfish imitation is effective for big, aggressive Walleye in spring, particularly in off-color water often associated with spring runoff.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for Walleye as they become more active and predatory in warming spring waters.
Game Changer
Walleye are actively feeding on larger baitfish in spring, and this articulated streamer effectively imitates their prey in lake environments.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Bass)
This universal baitfish imitation is deadly for aggressive predatory species in varying water conditions during summer.
Buy at AmazonNebraska season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.