Turkey Hunting & Walleye Fishing Combo
Private Trip
Active hunting
Turkey hunting and walleye fishing combination adventureExpert guidance provided for both hunting and angling activitiesSmall group experience with maximum three guests capacity
Picture this: you're calling in a big tom at first light, then later that same day you're pulling trophy walleye through the ice or off structure. That's exactly what you get with Nor'Eastern Outfitters' top-rated combo adventure. This isn't your typical single-sport outing – we're talking about maximizing your time outdoors with two completely different but equally rewarding pursuits. You'll start before dawn in turkey country, working calls and reading sign, then transition to proven walleye waters where these fish are known to stack up. With space for just three hunters, this customer favorite delivers personalized attention whether you're a seasoned tag-holder or picking up your first shotgun. No meals are provided, so pack accordingly for what could easily turn into a 12-hour day of pure hunting and fishing action.
Your morning starts well before legal shooting light, because that's when serious turkey hunters make their move. We'll position you based on recent scouting reports and roosting activity, setting up in proven areas where birds have been working. The beauty of this combo trip is the variety – one minute you're sitting dead still against an oak tree, listening for that first gobble to break the morning silence, and the next you're working a slate call to bring a strutting tom within range. After turkey hunting wraps up (whether you've tagged out or legal hours end), we switch gears completely. The afternoon fishing portion takes you to waters where walleye congregate, and trust me, the change of pace hits different. You go from the absolute quiet intensity of turkey hunting to the active, technical side of walleye fishing. Both require skill and patience, but in totally different ways. The small group size means you get real guidance on everything from turkey calling techniques to walleye jigging methods.
Turkey hunting success comes down to understanding the birds' daily routine and the land they call home. We hunt mixed hardwood and pine areas where turkeys naturally feed and roost, focusing on field edges, creek bottoms, and ridge lines where sign is fresh. You'll learn to read scratching patterns, identify different track sizes, and recognize the subtle differences between hen and gobbler droppings. For calling, we primarily use slate and box calls, though mouth calls come into play when birds are close and hands-free operation is critical. Shot opportunities typically happen between 20-40 yards, so we'll work on range estimation and shooting lanes during setup. The walleye portion shifts to completely different gear and tactics. Depending on season and conditions, we might be jigging vertically in deeper water, casting jigs and soft plastics to structure, or trolling crankbaits along breaklines. Electronics play a huge role in walleye success – we use quality fish finders to locate schools and identify the most productive depths. The key is understanding how these fish relate to structure, current, and forage at different times of year.
Wild turkeys are incredibly intelligent birds that can make even experienced hunters look foolish, which is exactly what makes them so addictive to pursue. A mature tom can weigh 20+ pounds and sport a beard over 10 inches long, with spurs that tell the story of his age and dominance. These birds have eyesight that's roughly eight times better than humans, and they can pick up the slightest movement from 100 yards away. Spring gobbler seasons typically offer the best action when toms are fired up and responsive to calls, but fall hunting brings its own challenges with scattered flocks and different calling strategies. What hunters love most is the chess match – reading the bird's mood, adjusting calling cadence, and sometimes sitting silent for an hour waiting for that tom to commit to your setup. When a 20-pound bird comes strutting in, spitting and drumming at 25 yards, your heart rate spikes like nothing else in the hunting world.
Walleye represent the perfect complement to turkey hunting because they're active when birds aren't, and they require a completely different skill set. These fish are built for low-light feeding, with eyes designed to hunt in dim conditions, which explains why dawn and dusk often produce the biggest catches. A quality walleye runs 2-4 pounds on average, but 6+ pound fish are definitely in the cards, especially during prime feeding windows. They're structure-oriented fish that relate to drop-offs, points, and current areas where baitfish concentrate. What makes walleye fishing so rewarding is the subtlety – these fish often bite with just a slight tap or weight change that inexperienced anglers miss completely. The bite can be incredibly light, requiring sensitive equipment and focused attention to detect. Spring pre-spawn and fall turnover periods typically offer the most consistent action, but walleye can be caught year-round with the right approach and location adjustments.
This world-class combo gives you double the opportunities and double the skills development in a single day. You're getting expert guidance on two completely different outdoor pursuits, maximizing your time investment while experiencing the best of what this area has to offer. The small group size ensures personalized instruction whether you need help with turkey calling fundamentals or walleye jigging techniques. Most hunters and anglers focus on one species at a time, but this trending combo approach lets you adapt to conditions – if turkey activity slows down, you've got productive walleye fishing to look forward to. If birds are gobbling their heads off, you'll still have time to test your skills on the water afterward. With Nor'Eastern Outfitters' reputation for putting clients on game and fish, plus the unique combination of hunting and fishing in one package, this trip fills up fast during peak seasons. Don't wait until everyone else discovers what regulars already know – this combo delivers action and memories that single-species trips just can't match.
Lisbon, NY