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Walleye in the Weeds: Study Explores Impact of Aquatic Plants on Survival of Popular Fish Species

by Adam Hinterthuer – Walleye are a culturally and economically important species of game fish across the Midwest, and a species that is struggling to adapt to warmer lakes. As scientists, fisheries managers, Tribes and anglers all work to protect walleye populations, a new study has taken the discussion into the weeds.  Specifically, the study …

Missed Connections: Walleye Struggle with Changes to the Timing of Spring Thaw

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/26/24 – Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sport fishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities.  They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters of the Midwestern U.S. and Canada.  According to a new study …

Resistance is (Sometimes) Futile: Study Says That, In Many Lakes, It’s Time to Accept Change and Plan for the Future of Fishing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – by Adam Hinterthuer As lakes across the upper Midwest warm, cool-water species of fish are finding it harder to thrive. In Wisconsin, that trend is especially noticeable in struggling walleye populations. Walleye are important to many Indigenous communities, a top target in the state’s sport fishery, and a popular item on …