Live Bait
Use live bait to catch walleye such as minnows, leeches or night crawlers. If you are using a minnow, rig it through the tail or the back to allow it to swim freely and attract the walleyed pike's attention. Walleye are extremely sensitive to vibration in the water, and the wriggling of a live bait will attract attention even in murky areas of a lake.
Crank Bait
If you choose to use a lure, use a large crank bait with plenty of wobble and move it in a naturalistic fashion. Cast into the cloudy water and slowly reel it back, pausing periodically to make the movement seem more natural. Even in cloudy water, walleye are more attracted by movement than by scent.
Contour Lines
Watch the contour lines of the lake. According to Utah Outdoors, walleye tend to swim along where the lake stays at a particular depth rather than swimming over big elevation changes. Knowing the lake's depth will allow you to follow the walleye should you lose them in the cloudy water.
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