Ah Spring; time to chase shallow-water walleyes and have some fun. Shortly after the spawn these fish—and most species in the food chain for that matter—find their meals in the shallows during early spring.
Puzzled, I put my rod down, took a drink of water, and started up the motor to head to another flat. Then it hit me: tight-lipped fish often require ultra-finesse presentations. Why not drop-shot?
Dawn and dusk are the best times of day to target walleyes through the ice, but it's not always possible to be on the ice at those times. Walleye pro Jon Thelen know how to keep the bite going all day long.
Late summer into early autumn can be a tricky time to tackle walleyes, as wandering ‘eyes transition between their summer and fall seasonal haunts. But with the right game plan, anglers can still enjoy some of the year’s finest fishing.
Wisconsinites Mark Schleis and Randy Seidl put together two solid baskets to top the field of 268 anglers from 10 states and one Canadian province at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s Lake Winnebago tournament.
More than 200 avid walleye anglers have registered to battle on one of Wisconsin’s finest fisheries when the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit rolls into Oshkosh, Wisconsin June 29-July 1.
Pennsylvanians Doug Yohe and Charlie Brant tapped a torrid Mille Lacs Lake walleye bite for a 17.20-pound two-day total to top the 131-boat field competing in the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit qualifier May 31-June 1.
More than 500 of the world’s top walleye anglers will battle in a tournament of epic proportions May 31-June 2.
South Dakotans Rick Olson & Tom Wiehoff finished strong to win a big-fish shootout by more than four pounds on Lake Erie.
Walleye trollers can increase their efficiency by employing a two-way rigging system that allows them to quickly change from a weightless flatline to a rig with an in-line trolling sinker.
NAFC staff and members have caught some big walleyes over the years—some even on video—but this trophy walleye video courtesy of PK Lures—takes top honors. The quantity and quality of fish caught during this segment is astounding. You’ve got to see it for yourself!
Sixty-seven lakes and reservoirs, in 19 states, hold specially tagged fish that could turn into cash or prizes for lucky anglers! Read on!
In many states, walleyes are protected by closed fishing seasons during the spawn, though border waters between states often remain open. Make sure you know the regulations where you fish, and if you do have the opportunity to target early-season ’eyes, this map will help you zero in on them.