Articles written by Jon Bradley

Jon Bradley, NDWF Executive Director|Feb 24, 2020

I grew up in Minnesota, and like North Dakota and much of the upper Midwest, the walleye is king. Many people believe it’s the all-around greatest fish that has ever been. From its head shakes after you set the hook to the ease of fileting their mild white flaky meat, the walleye reigns on the top of the list for anglers. And while I enjoy catching and eating them, recently I’ve been thinking there is more out there. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve eaten (and will continue to eat) my fair share of walleyes. I was indoctrinated into fish fries from an...