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 ...

Relationship between walleye (Sander vitreus) spawning dates and ice-off dates across 194 Upper Midwestern lakes. Black points are observed data, thin gray lines are lake-specific trends, and colored ...

Spring walleye fishing is a great time to get out and take part in some of the finest fishing opportunities we have in western New York. Once ice is gone and the water begins to warm, two of the most ...

As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, winter will defrost and great fishing days will soon be upon us. Just when we get to the point where winter seems like it will never break, the thaw begins. Sure ...

Spring is here, and that means the annual walleye spawning migration - the "run" - is about to begin. As the ice melt concludes walleye make the transition from their winter homes, usually lakes or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Springtime is a great time for waders and shore fishers to pursue walleye. Wait until the sun is low in the sky and take several of your favorite stick baits to a rocky bar at your favorite walleye ...

As 2023 comes to a close, the News-Messenger and News Herald have been counting down the Top 10 local stories of the year, based on readers' interest and staff input. Today we continue the countdown ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The COVID-19 pandemic has led to another first in the lives of many South Dakotans. Because of social-distancing guidelines, the state Department of Game, Fish and Parks canceled ...

The trap net placed just outside the mouth of the Pelican River where it enters Lake Sallie was churning and writhing with walleyes and northern pike. The walleyes ranged in size from skinny foot-long ...