Obviously, Green Bay is a huge body of water, but the same tactics that produce on Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie should work on Green Bay's walleyes. There is great structure to concentrate walleyes off Menominee and Cedar River. Roaming schools of walleyes shadowing pelagic baitfish might be more difficult to locate, but applying big-lake trolling tactics should cut the learning curve and expose an untapped summer walleye fishery.

Anglers find great public access at Cedar River, at the mouth of the Ford River and at several locations in Menominee. For more information on boat launches, bait shops and accommodations, contact the River Cities Chamber of Commerce at (906) 863-2679, or www.rivercities.net.

Long Lake
Grand Traverse County's 2,860-acre Long Lake is a classic northern Michigan walleye lake. It's clear, full of structure and rocky islands, ringed with cottages and full of walleyes that at times can be difficult to catch.

"Because Long Lake is so clear, walleyes are really deep during the day," offered fishing guide Dave Rose. "You'll usually find them in 25 to 35 feet of water or more in the daytime, then they move to shallow water under the cover of darkness." The walleyes can be caught during the day by using slip-bobbers suspending minnows or leeches.

Rose said it's better to cruise around during the daytime and locate the weed edges that attract foraging walleyes after the sun goes down. The weeds harbor baitfish that the walleyes are after. Familiarizing yourself with the nuances of the lake during daylight hours will pay big dividends once the lights go out. Anchor and cast parallel to the weeds using suspending stick baits like Rattlin' Rogues, Rapalas and Husky Jerks along the edges. You can also add suspend dots to floating versions to get them down. Vary your retrieves until you hit on the right combination.

Super lines help detect the often-subtle bite of a nighttime walleye.