The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Erik Kaufman, The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Feb. 25—PIERRE — Walleye abundance is up at Lake Francis Case, but fishermen had a harder time finding them in 2024.

Ohio lawmakers are trying again to make the walleye the official state fish, but some prefer bass for the honor. Walleye fishing generates significant revenue for Ohio, contributing $1 billion to the ...