Great Lakes Fishing Podcast

Travis Hartman, Ohio DNR Lake Erie Fisheries Program Administrator, joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss walleye fishing on Lake Erie. Topics include the walleye boom of the 1980s, the current walleye boom on Lake Erie, and the future of walleye fishing on Lake Erie. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/pages/great-lakes-fishing-podcast.html

Captain Ben Roggie from River Valley Charters stops by the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss fishing Lake Ontario from Henderson Harbor on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. Roggie runs a multi-species charter targeting king salmon, lake trout, brown trout, bass, walleye, and more. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Craig Sleeman joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss his inline weight program for Lake Erie walleye fishing. Sleeman's Midnight Express fishing team is one of the most successful tournament teams on Lake Erie. In this episode, he shares a ton of information to help you catch more fish. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Steve Brescia from Fishin With Attitude joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss pulling copper for king salmon on Lake Ontario. Brescia breaks down his spoon program and details his favorite colors for kings. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Michael Finch is a multi-species angler from Ontario, Canada. On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Finch discusses fishing Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and Georgian Bay. From walleye to king salmon, Finch is trolling the Great Lakes all year long. Follow his adventures on Instagram @unsalted_fishing - For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Jeff Miller from Traxstech Corporation joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss how Traxstech got started and how to use a rail system to make your boat a more efficient fishing machine. Jeff breaks down the best way to set up a boat from downriggers to rod holders to electronics. For more Great Lakes Fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Todd Kalish is Deputy Fisheries Director with the Wisconsin DNR. On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Kalish joins the show to discuss Wisconsin's Great Lakes. Topics discussed include increased stocking in Lake Michigan, water levels, and the lake trout fishery on Lake Superior. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Eric Modny is a multi-species angler from Ontario, Canada. He fishes Lake Ontario with a 20' Lund. If you've ever wondered how to set up a boat for Great Lakes fishing, this is the episode for you. Modny breaks down exactly how he sets up his boat. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

We take a look back at some of our favorite moments from previous walleye fishing episodes. Guests include Troy Peterson, Lance Valentine, Jim Steel, and Ross Robertson. For more Great Lakes Fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Caleb Kopp is a multi-species angler from Erie, Pennsylvania. On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Caleb discusses his fishing background, Lake Erie angling opportunities, and some of his favorite lures for catching big walleyes. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Cory Elder from XTR Fishing Charters in Erie, Pennsylvania is featured on this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast. Elder discusses Lake Erie walleye migrations, how he takes advantage of the migration, and the mixed bag opportunities around the Erie, PA area. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Mark Romanack from Fishing 411 TV joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for a discussion on king salmon. Mark offers his insights on a variety of king salmon topics including stocking and the future of the forage base in the Great Lakes. It's a 35,000-foot view of the salmon fisheries in each lake. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Alex Bialik from Fire Plug Charters in Manistee, Michigan joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss trout and salmon fishing from Manistee. Captain Bialik has pursued lakers and kings from Manistee since he was a young boy. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

It's Episode #50! For our 50th episode, we take a look back at some favorite guests and topics centered around trout and salmon fishing on the Great Lakes. It's a sampling of guests and topics you won't want to miss, especially if you haven't listened to all of the episodes. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Troy Peterson joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss walleye fishing on Green Bay. Peterson is known as "Mr. Bluegill" but you'll often find him guiding clients on Green Bay for trophy walleyes. Learn his favorite tactics, how he finds fish, and the best time of year to chase walleyes on this legendary body of water in this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit...

Doug Straub from FishUSA joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss FishUSA, what it's like to operate a fishing retail business during COVID-19, and why independent fishing retailers are vital to the health of fishing. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Mat Urbanski from Bite Me Too Sportfishing fishes out of Bronte Harbor, just west of Toronto on Lake Ontario. He has an unorthodox West Coast style of fishing that incorporates whole baits, hoochies, and mooching rods. In this episode, Urbanski discusses salmon fishing on Lake Ontario using these unique tactics. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

The Toronto area of Lake Ontario may be one of the most popular fishing destinations on the Great Lakes. Captain Ian Britton from Kings On The Run calls these waters home. On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Ian describes the fishery and how he targets king salmon on Lake Ontario. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Oak Orchard, New York is one of Lake Ontario's most productive ports. Fish Hawk user Ron Winter recently made the trip to "The Oak". On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Winter discusses his trip, the planning that went into it, and his recommendations for anyone planning to troll for salmon and trout out of Oak Orchard. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishha...

Captain Pete Alex from Vision Quest Sport Fishing joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to describe a day of fishing on Lake Ontario. Alex breaks down how he builds his game plan, how he adjusts throughout the day, and his most important tools for catching fish. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

"Tackle is the new toilet paper." Dave Kranz is a podcaster, competitive angler, and tackle store owner. On this episode of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast, Kranz discusses the WeFishASA Podcast, how the fishing industry is reacting to COVID-19, and what it's like to own a tackle shop in 2020. For more fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Lake Champlain is home to an incredible inland salmon and lake trout population. New York angler Ron Winter joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss the fishery, the best time of the year to target salmon on Lake Champlain, and some of his favorite fishing stories from this popular destination. For more salmon fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Barb Carey joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss fishing the Great Lakes in a small boat. Many anglers dream of having a big boat to handle the big lakes but there are many advantages of fishing out of a smaller boat. Carey fishes out of an 18-foot Crestliner and in this episode, she details how you can use your open bow boat to tackle the big water. For more Great Lakes fishing...

Lance Valentine from Teachin' Fishin' joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss how to get the most from your sonar to catch more fish. Topics covered include how to set up sonar, how to read sonar, and how to interpret sonar information to develop a fishing strategy. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/

Captain Matt Doozan from Powderhorn Sportfishing Charters joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast to discuss fishing out of Holland, Michigan. Lake trout is the quarry of choice during midseason but there is ample opportunity to catch salmon and other species. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/