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The Complete Guide to Walleye Fishing Success

Your go-to playbook for catching walleye year-round.

September 28, 2025

Ask any northern angler about their favorite catch, and chances are walleye will be near the top of the list. These fish grow large, live long, and strike aggressively, making them a challenge worth pursuing. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about walleye fishing—from seasonal tactics to the gear and methods that work best.

Walleye Fishing Info, Tips and Techniques

Walleye are predator fish and their diet consists of most other fish species like minnows and yellow perch. Walleye will eat most options in the water that could be food like crayfish, frogs and other types of fish, even small walleye. The diet will change based on the local waters and what is available to them.

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Walleye vs Sauger: What You Need To Know

Sauger and Walleye are two fish of the Percidae family that often get mentioned beside one another. There are many similarities between them, so we can see why. They’re freshwater fish that are abundant in the Great Lakes, so many anglers love them for both their taste and their fighting spirit.

The Big Catch

Here they are—your catches, your stories, your proud moments on the water.
Submitted by you, shared by us. From record-setting lunkers to the ones that got away (but you got the photo!), every fish tells a tale. Big or small, it’s not just about the catch—it’s about the memory, the company, and the thrill of the fight. Thanks for letting us be part of your fishing story.

John with a golden brown trout shining in the fall sun 🎣

Toine with a solid perch showing off those sharp fins 🎣

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