There are lots of ways to catch walleye. Although they do suspend at times and in certain waters like Lake Erie, in many cases, walleyes stick pretty tight to the bottom. Thus, you need a sinker to ...

The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. You can find first-ice walleyes in a variety of structure types, but think shallow.

Fishing for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille should be on your fishing to-do list this summer. With no size or bag limits, it’s a great opportunity to fill the freezer and enjoy fish fries all summer long ...

Two experienced walleye anglers share their tips and techniques for fishing in Pennsylvania. Effective bait and lure choices for walleye include jigs, minnow imitations, and live bait like ...

After a lot of time, gas money, and even heartbreak, I’ve dialed in a consistent fall transition bite on the biggest walleyes of my life. This isn’t luck, and it’s not always easy, but it’s repeatable ...

The best way to describe walleye is fickle—so it’s no wonder finding good walleye lures feels so difficult. When targeting these picky predators, it’s often feast or famine for anglers. There’s almost ...

The walleye is better known for its flesh than for its fighting abilities. But we still respect it as a sportfish because its oh-so-light bite makes it oh-so-hard to catch. A good spinning rod for ...

Unfavorable weather conditions throughout May, including strong winds and murky water, delayed the start of the 2025 Lake Erie fishing season. Despite the late start, fishing proved successful in ...

Walleye are big business in Ohio, with Lake Erie having a reputation as "The Walleye Capital of the World." Walleye fishing generates $1 billion in economic activity for the state, nearly one-fifth of ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are trying to reel in a catch by making walleye the official state fish. Ohio Reps. Sean Brennan, D-Parma, and D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, once again introduced a ...