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.

Courtesy of Ross Robertson Walleye Gear Tips Think Light Tackle and Line Most walleye fishing is done with a spinning rod and spinning reel. A rod that is anywhere around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet in ...

We're jigging for walleye on the Niagara River and go over some jigging tips such as: why a straight-tailed jig and not a ...

The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season. At this time, walleyes typically relate to classic structure in relatively shallow water. Best of all, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The late season Lake Erie walleye fishing derbies are winding down. As a result, there are lots of anglers launching boats or roaming the Ohio piers and break walls on foot to catch ...

As water temperatures cool down in late fall and early winter, walleye action on our state’s rivers heats up. From early December right through the season’s temporary closure in mid-March, fishing for ...

Autumn’s cooling water temperatures trigger movement in gamefish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleyes. As temperatures drop, these species often relate to steeper-breaking areas.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Now that the sizzling summer weather is nearing an end on Lake Erie, the upcoming Labor Day weekend will signal the arrival of cooler days and nights, and a surge in the walleye, ...

Right now, it can seem as if every fishing boat in the Northwest is at Drano Lake, circling the Toilet Bowl for spring Chinook. But there is another hot bite in the Gorge that is not getting as much ...

It’s time to go fishing! The 2025 fishing season is in full swing with anglers from across the region gearing up for what promises to be another incredible year of walleye fishing in the Downriver ...

Anglers can find luck near moving water, like rivers, as fish search out bait. Jig heads with plastic tails are popular for river fishing late in the fall. Rivers can make for an easy outing with a ...