Post by VFR on Mar 21, 2023 15:26:14 GMT -5
Virginia’s walleye fishing opportunities
by Gerald Almy
Although many people don’t know it, Virginia has superb walleye fishing. This week we’ll continue our rundown on the prime waters in the state for this gamefish, but first a quick look at the biology of walleyes might be helpful.
Often called “marble eyes,” the walleye has a temperature preference that lies somewhere between coldwater fish, such as salmon, and warm water species, like bass and catfish.
When they have the opportunity, they’ll gravitate to waters with a mercury reading of 65 to 75 degrees. Searching for water in that temperature range can help in pinpointing this gamefish......Read more
by Gerald Almy
Although many people don’t know it, Virginia has superb walleye fishing. This week we’ll continue our rundown on the prime waters in the state for this gamefish, but first a quick look at the biology of walleyes might be helpful.
Often called “marble eyes,” the walleye has a temperature preference that lies somewhere between coldwater fish, such as salmon, and warm water species, like bass and catfish.
When they have the opportunity, they’ll gravitate to waters with a mercury reading of 65 to 75 degrees. Searching for water in that temperature range can help in pinpointing this gamefish......Read more