Walleye

Winnebago System walleye bag limit reduction set to take effect

The goal of the bag limit reduction is to reduce walleye exploitation on the Winnebago System and maintain a sustainable fishery.

What's driving the Wisconsin walleye decline?

Researchers know Wisconsin lakes aren't too warm for walleye, a cool-water fish, to survive. They suspect it's a recruitment (surviving to maturity) issue that has more to do with food sources and what species has the competitive edge.

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Fishing regs include notable changes for Mississippi River border waters

This is the first comprehensive update of regulations on the Mississippi River border waters in nearly 70 years.

Ice fishing tip: Stuck in one spot? Call the fish to you!

Not marking fish despite working a prime location? Try using flashy spoons or rattle baits to entice more fish into your icy zone.

Study: 'Hidden over-harvest' driving Wisconsin walleye decline

Over the last few decades, walleye in Wisconsin have been on a downward trend. As lakes in the upper Midwest warm due to climate change, this cool-water species has found itself with less habitat in which to thrive. Add in…

Winter river walleye jigging techniques

One river technique that will work from now until the spring run.

The autumn gold that stays: Tips for catching fall walleyes

From jigs to crankbaits, unleash a greatest hits of top angling tactics to convince walleyes to fall in during the great bite of autumn.

Mastering the art of rip-jigging for walleyes – from the master [video]

Al Lindner is arguably one of the best anglers alive at ripping jigs and plastics for walleyes. In this video from the folks at Angling Buzz, he explains what you need to know master the art of rip-jigging. Check it…

Walleye size limit change on the Manitowish chain to be discussed

The current regulations allow one fish over 14 inches and two fish under 14 inches to be harvested. WFT would like to see that changed to a harvest limit of three fish daily between 15 and 20 inches and no fish between 20 to 24 inches. The change would also allow one of three harvested fish to be longer than 24 inches.

Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners

Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.

Spring walleye presentations: When top tactic isn’t working, try something different

As May transitions to June, the top walleye bite of the year has arrived. Marking fish and walleyes aren’t responding? The onus is on you to mix it up.

Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes

Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.

Ice fishing tip: Pay attention to detail during a tough walleye bite. Part 1: Set-lines

There’s been a hot bite but when you finally hit the ice, the weather changes and the action tanks. Pay attention to tiny details, and you’ll salvage your trip by tricking a few fish into biting.

A winter ice fishing tactical Q&A with 'Tackle' Terry Tuma

As the heart of hard water arrives across the great North American ice belt, “T3” answers your questions to help improve your angling skills this cold-weather season.

Minnesota, Wisconsin propose fishing regulation changes on Mississippi

Would include the combined daily bag limit for walleye and sauger from six to four, with one over 20 inches, and include an option to further reduce the bag limit for sauger in Pools 5 through 9; the existing 15-inch minimum length for walleye would remain.