Walleye

Scott holding up a walleye for a closeup photo

Why Don’t Walleye Fight

The walleye is a freshwater fish found in many large lakes across the United States and Canada. It’s one of the most popular sport fish in North America, and you are guaranteed to find a great restaurant dedicated to the culinary delights of this tasty fish. Luckily, if you’re an angler, you don’t have to…

Do You Need a Steel Leader To Catch Walleye

Do You Need a Steel Leader To Catch Walleye?

Countless factors go into having a successful fishing trip – the condition of the water, type of lure, bait, and much more. However, without a doubt, the correct tackle is essential to a successful excursion. And if you’re looking to catch the line-shy walleye, you’ll want to ensure your equipment is spot on. You do…

Can You Use a Trout Rod for Walleye

Can You Use a Trout Rod for Walleye?

Trout rods are excellent fishing equipment. They fetch a good amount of trout on most fishing days, but can they still be useful if you switch to fishing for walleye?  You can use a trout rod to catch walleye. On average, trout are half the size of an average walleye. However, trout are true fighters,…

What SizeColor Lures Are Best for Walleye

What Size and Color Lures Are Best for Walleye?

Because of their mild yet delicious taste, walleyes are a well-sought-after freshwater species among anglers. Their characteristic large glassy eyes make them easy to identify, making them an easy option. Catching walleye will require you to not only have decent fishing skills but also to know what sizes and colors of lures are best for…

What Size Walleye Should You Keep

What Size Walleye Should You Keep?

On average, Walleyes can grow up to 39 inches (99 cm) in length, with the largest recorded walleye being 42 inches (107 cm). So does that mean you should try to get the biggest walleye you can? Or is there a sweet spot, and you should only consider keeping a walleye of a particular size?…

What Scents Attract Walleye

What Scents Attract Walleye?

It’s a debate that has been raging in the recreational fishing world for years: do scents attract fish? Although the jury is still out, anglers still spend much time trying to figure out the best scent to attract their target fish – all the more so if they are targeting a hard-to-catch fish such as…

Are Walleye Line Shy

Are Walleye Line Shy?

Walleye are a highly sought-after freshwater fish that can be elusive to locate and difficult to land. They are known for their fighting spirit and make an excellent meal. Their evasive behavior often leads anglers to wonder if walleye specifically are line shy by nature.  Walleye can be line shy, but this trait has more…

A Comprehensive Guide to Walleye Spawning

A Comprehensive Guide to Walleye Spawning

Walleye fishing is currently one of the most popular activities during early and mid-summer due to their spawn time. However, any pro angler will let you know that a lot goes into planning when to catch walleyes. Some of the planning includes finding the ideal location and using the best bait. Walleye spawning refers to…

Walleye What Do They Look Like

Walleye: What Do They Look Like?

You feel a tug on your line and you quickly reel in, joyful about your fishing success. This joy soon turns to confusion as you find you reeled in an odd, glassy-eyed fish. Your catch is neither blind nor a mutant –  it’s simply a walleye! Walleye are usually golden across their upper body, and…

Where Do Walleye Live

Where Do Walleye Live?

Fishing enthusiasts branching out to catch more fish species, such as the walleye, may wonder where the fish live. If you know little about walleye, you might assume they mostly live in lakes, but you’ll be surprised to know that these fish can thrive in the wild in various regions. So where can you find…