Tag: walleye
The blue pike: Fact vs. fiction of Lake Erie’s “Loch Ness...
Is the blue pike extinct or just hiding? Explore the history, the massive harvests, and the science behind why this legendary Lake Erie fish disappeared.
2025 walleye hatch ranks among largest in Lake Erie history
The ODNR reports a massive win for Lake Erie fishing: walleye and west zone yellow perch hatches hit the top 10 of the last 38 years. See what this means for your next catch.
It’s like pulling teeth
Jim Abrams pens a humorous April Fools' Day column about walleye spawning season and the Walleye Angling and Safer Trolling Evaluation survey.
Lake Erie anglers found guilty for fishing violations
The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s law enforcement officers closed two cases in which anglers unlawfully took more than the legal daily limit of six walleye.
Lake Erie fish survey finds walleye hatches down
The annual Lake Erie fish surveys revealed that walleye hatches were below average and yellow perch hatches were above average in two of the three zones.
Walleye thieves pleaded guilty
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' investigation uncovered that 112 walleyes, one steelhead, one yellow perch and three whitefish were stolen.
Simplicity is still a good tactic for fishing
Lake Erie walleyes aren't all miles off shore. They can be caught in under 20 feet of water on Lake Erie's central basin, ranging from Lorain to Erie, Pa.
ODNR shares walleye, perch hatch data
Lake Erie is coming back strong after a few years of diminished walleye numbers and less than robust catches.
