As the snow melts and lakes thaw, walleye fishermen break free from their cabin fever and race to the water to begin hunting for trophy spring walleyes. Regardless of where and when the weather allows ...

Naturally, concentrated fish attract concentrated fishermen, especially when you're talking about a fish as tasty as a walleye. Crowded docks and busy boat ramps are the norm, but there are plenty of ...

Walleye have more mood swings than a teenage prom queen, especially in the cold water temperatures and unpredictable weather of early spring. Walleye are ultra-sensitive to weather changes. Most ...

We contacted a handful of area fishing guides across northern Minnesota for their walleye opener and early season tips and tactics. Here's what they had to say:... Fishing guide Justin Bailey of ...

Many anglers in Wisconsin are preparing for the Fishing Opener, but what are some worthwhile Walleye fishing tips? Walleye is often regarded as the steak of the lake, because the white meat ‘melts in ...

The warm water fishing season officially kicks off Thursday, May 1, and runs through March 15, 2026. Anglers can harvest northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskie, and everybody’s favorite filet, walleye.

Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also ...

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 ...

In many states, statewide walleye seasons close in spring to protect spawning fish. But in many locales, walleye season never closes on major rivers, creating popular fisheries. Spring walleye runs ...