Lures, Rigs, And Jigs That Crush Walleye In The Fall

A fall walleye is a hungry walleye. And anglers willing to put in the effort each Autumn can reap the rewards of the year's best fishing. Usually, in early October, walleye begin transitioning to predicable areas in groups, fattening up for winter together as they gorge on meals, generally consisting of minnows or baitfish.

For lake walleye, the first fall movement is when fish move shallow, this can be in back bays, along break lines, or amongst the remaining green vegetation. River walleye start moving upriver as they head towards deeper wintering holes.

As the fall progresses, fish will leave the shallows back and head towards deeper water as they begin setting up for winter. Ripping jigging raps, popping a jig and minnow, or trolling crankbaits near high percentage structure will be the key to success later in the fall.

Now that we know more about where the walleye should be hanging out and what they should be doing, let's look at our favorite lures for fishing walleye in the fall. From crankbaits to hooks and nearly everything in between, here are 34 lures that crush walleye in the fall.

Jigs

Northland Tackle RZ Jig
$3.19 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.99 Non-Member Price

VMC Darter Head Jig
$3.35 Karl's Club Member Price
$4.19 Non-Member Price

Northland Tackle High-Ball Floater
$3.19 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.99 Non-Member Price

Owner Round Jig Head
$4.20 Karl's Club Member Price
$5.25 Non-Member Price

Northland Tackle Jig
$3.19 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.99 Non-Member Price

Northland UV Fireball Jig
$3.19 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.99 Non-Member Price

Northland Tackle Thumper Jig
$2.79 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.99 Non-Member Price

Jigging Raps

Rapala Jigging Rap
$5.03 Karl's Club Member Price
$6.29 Non-Member Price

Lipless Crankbaits

Rapala Rap-V Blade
$7.99 Karl's Club Member Price
$9.99 Non-Member Price

Strike King Red Eyed Shad
$6.39 Karl's Club Member Price
$7.99 Non-Member Price

Googan Squad Klutch
$5.59 Karl's Club Member Price
$7.99 Non-Member Price

BioSpawn RattleBot
$5.94 Karl's Club Member Price
$8.49 Non-Member Price

Rapala Rippin Rap
$5.59 Karl's Club Member Price
$6.99 Non-Member Price

Spoons & Blade Baits

Northland Tackle Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon
$4.68 Karl's Club Member Price
$6.69 Non-Member Price

10,000 Fish Deathstalker
$3.84 Karl's Club Member Price
$5.49 Non-Member Price

Jerkbaits

Googan Squad Scout
$6.99 Karl's Club Member Price
$9.99 Non-Member Price

Rapala Shadow Rap 11
$7.43 Karl's Club Member Price
$9.29 Non-Member Price

13 Fishing Whipper Snapper Jerkbait
$5.59 Karl's Club Member Price
$6.99 Non-Member Price

Livingston Lures Jerkmaster
$9.59 Karl's Club Member Price
$11.99 Non-Member Price

Rapala X-Rap Deep
$8.39 Karl's Club Member Price
$10.49 Non-Member Price

Crankbaits

Rapala X-Rap Shad
$9.19 Karl's Club Member Price
$11.49 Non-Member Price

Karl's Amazing Baits Shiver Crank
$4.89 Karl's Club Member Price
$6.99 Non-Member Price

Walleye Soft Plastics

Z-Man Doormatadorz
$3.99 Karl's Club Member Price
$4.99 Non-Member Price

Northland Tackle Impulse Swim'n Grub
$4.05 Karl's Club Member Price
$5.79 Non-Member Price

Northland Tackle Impulse Riggin' Leech
$4.79 Karl's Club Member Price
$5.99 Non-Member Price

BioSpawn Exoswim
$3.98 Karl's Club Member Price
$5.69 Non-Member Price

Walleye Terminal Tackle

Owner 3-Way Swivel
$3.40 Karl's Club Member Price
$4.25 Non-Member Price

VMC Duolock Swivel
$2.39 Karl's Club Member Price
$2.99 Non-Member Price

Northland Slip Bobber
$2.72 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.89 Non-Member Price

Walleye Hooks

Owner Mosquito Hook
$2.80 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.50 Non-Member Price

Eagle Claw Baitholder Hook
$1.74 Karl's Club Member Price
$2.49 Non-Member Price

Walleye Weights

Karl's Split Shot Tray
$4.19 Karl's Club Member Price
$5.99 Non-Member Price

Karl's Casting Sinker
$2.44 Karl's Club Member Price
$3.49 Non-Member Price

**Photo Credit: David Yang**