Walleyes are some of the most sought after fish through the ice. They are widespread and taste great. They aren’t particularly hard to catch, although sometimes they can be finicky. Try these ...

I gave the Rapala Jigging Rap a sharp upward twitch and then, while reeling in the resulting slack line, allowed the heavy jigging lure to fall back onto the sandy bottom of Presque Isle Bay. When I ...

A hard hook set followed by the weight of a heavy fish did much to ease the apprehension that comes with most fishing trips, particularly ones to somewhat distant waters visited just a few times a ...

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.

We love to fish based on memories. Captain Ross Robertson, a veteran of the Lake Erie walleye scene, sees it all the time. Returning clients go on and on about how during their trip last year they ...

The walleye is better known for its flesh than for its fighting abilities. But we still respect it as a sportfish because its oh-so-light bite makes it oh-so-hard to catch. A good spinning rod for ...

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 ...