Late Spring Walleye: Harness Transition Timing
FishUSA Staff
May 6, 2026

Late Spring Walleye: Harness Transition Timing

Jigging and cranks dominate early spring when walleyes are concentrated on breaks. But once water temps push past 58°F and fish scatter onto sand and mud flats, the bottom bouncer and spinner harness become the most consistent producers. Knowing …
Post-Spawn Walleye Search Plan: Switching to Cranks
FishUSA Staff
May 5, 2026

Post-Spawn Walleye Search Plan: Switching to Cranks

The spawn ends and the fish scatter. The slow-jig game that worked pre-spawn doesn't cover enough water to find them. Crankbaits are the tool for this transition — they search multiple depths efficiently, match emerging forage, and trigger reac …
Cold-Water Walleye Jerkbait Cadence by Temperature
FishUSA Staff
May 1, 2026

Cold-Water Walleye Jerkbait Cadence by Temperature

The jerkbait isn't the variable — the pause is. A suspending jerkbait hanging motionless in front of a cold-water walleye is one of the most effective presentations in fishing. The cadence that triggers that bite changes with every degree of wa …
Walleye Jig Weight Chart by Depth + Wind
FishUSA Staff
April 14, 2026

Walleye Jig Weight Chart by Depth + Wind

The right jig weight is the one that keeps you ticking bottom without dragging like an anchor. This chart maps depth against wind and drift speed so you can pick a starting weight in seconds — no guessing. Wind and current push you heavier fast …
Spring Walleye Color Rules: Clear vs. Stained Water
FishUSA Staff
April 8, 2026

Spring Walleye Color Rules: Clear vs. Stained Water

Most spring walleye color decisions come down to one question: how far can the fish see? Clarity sets the palette — natural patterns in clear water, high-contrast in stained. Water temperature and light level fine-tune the call. This guide give …
Ten Tips for Catching Salmon in Rivers
FishUSA Staff
April 8, 2026

Ten Tips for Catching Salmon in Rivers

Catching salmon in rivers can be one of the most exciting and frustrating forms of freshwater fishing. One day, fish seem to be everywhere and nobody can miss. The next day, the same run looks full of salmon, yet almost no one hooks up. That is exact …