Walleye populations rebounding in mountain reservoirs

Lake Erie Walleye Population Hits Record 180 Million

OutdoorHub Lake Erie Walleye Population Hits Record 180 Million Lake Erie’s walleye population has reached an estimated record 180 million fish, setting the stage for what Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials are calling an exceptional 2025 fishing season. The massive population surge represents the culmination of decades of conservation efforts that have transformed the Great Lake from an environmental disaster zone into the world’s p…

Walleye populations rebounding in mountain reservoirs

Walleye population numbers are growing in mountain lakes, according to survey results and angler reports across WNC from Lake James to Lake Hiwassee.