Everything you need to know about finding walleye on your next fishing trip; written by a biologist

The Walleye (Sander vitreus) About Walleye The walleye (Sander vitreus), often known as the yellow pike or yellow pickerel, is a perciform freshwater fish native to much of Canada and the northern United States. It is a close relative of the European zander, often known as the pikeperch, in North America. To distinguish it from … Read more

Are Trout Carnivorous? What Do Trout Even Eat? What You Need To Know.

Trout may be one of the most popular game fish in the United States, commonly being called one of the top five sport fishes in North America as a whole. It’s even been called the most important game fish west of the Rocky Mountains. Rainbow trout thrive in hatcheries, and as such have been able … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About How To Catch More Yellow Perch: Written By A Biologist

Have you ever wanted a biologist to explain the behaviour of perch so you know exactly where to look to catch them? Well that’s precisely what this guide was intended to do. Read on to learn more about the delicious Yellow Perch! Geographic Range Perca flavescens, or yellow perch, is a north temperate fish. They … Read more

Everything You Need to Know about Finding Northern Pike (Esox lucius) in the Wild: Written by a Biologist

Ever wondered how to catch those big trophy pike? This article should give you all of the information you need in order to become a great fisherman. Northern Pike (Esox lucius) About Northern Pike The northern pike (Esox lucius) is a carnivorous fish that belongs to the genus Esox (the pikes). They are found in … Read more

Every Thing You Need To Know About Trout in the Wild; Written By A Biologist

Ever wondered what advice a biologist would give you about how to find trout in the wild? This article covers that exact topic. About Trout Trout are freshwater fish that belong to the genera Oncorhynchus, Salmo, and Salvelinus, which are all members of the Salmoninae subfamily of the family Salmonidae. Some non-salmonid fish, such as … Read more