Generally, walleye reach the legal keeper length of 15 inches at some point during their third summer, which would arrive during the 2027 season.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Each August, the Ohio Division of Wlidlife trawls the Western Basin of Lake Erie for young walleye to estimate how many survived the spring hatch. The numbers have been extraordinary ...

Apr. 21—Every year, the western basin and surrounding rivers of Lake Erie become a hub for walleye spawning, drawing in millions of fish for their annual ritual. But as the spawning season comes to an ...

May 20—Lake Erie, the fourth-largest of the Great Lakes, has witnessed a remarkable turnaround in its walleye population. Once threatened by overfishing and habitat degradation, these prized fish have ...

The 2024 walleye hatch in Lake Erie is projected to be low, with fewer than 10 million reaching keeper size in two years. This low hatch follows a series of exceptional hatches in recent years, ...

Lake Erie walleye fishing is excellent with high catch rates and a large population. Anglers are favoring walleye fishing due to its success, leading to reduced pressure on yellow perch. The walleye ...