Forage

When it comes to finding and catching walleyes, the mantra “Seek ye forage first” is one of the In-Fisherman staff’s guiding principles. For good reason. Except for the peak of the spawn, an angler’s...View article

I’m a fishery biologist. Anglers I meet at the boat ramp often say, “Man, you’ve got the best job in the world.” I agree, but...View article

In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the biggest growth in walleye fishing occurred as walleyes were stocked into reservoirs, greatly expanding their range. Non-native species introduced into conducive environments...View article

The number of walleye anglers in the United States and Canada has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, from 5.2 million in 1980, to 5.8 million in 1990, to over 6 million in 1996. Anglers...View article

Despite all the trappings associated with muskie fishing, a good part of our success still hinges on being in the right place at the right time. Northwestern Ontario was the right place to be and the...View article

Northern pike are one of the most widespread and popular of the world’s freshwater sportfish. The biggest pike, those that tip the scales at 20 pounds or more, remain scarce across much of the Lower...View article

When anglers talk tactics, one question often arises, whether the gathering is on a family vacation or around the tournament weigh-in stage. What size lure should I use? New anglers are puzzled by countless...View article

She was swimming slowly along the bank, about three feet deep. Through the clear water of Lake Wohlford, we could see she was big, maybe eight pounds. If we’d landed her then, in 1950, she’d have...View article

Adult largemouth bass most commonly feed on a wide array of fish, notably gizzard and threadfin shad in temperate or southern waters where they occur, and shiners, small sunfish, yellow perch, silversides,...View article

Perch really do go on and off their diets. At times they eat sparingly, as though they’re fasting for a wedding or class reunion, wishing to fit into that special dress or mothballed cheerleader outfit....View article