Chain pickerel are a nuisance. At least that’s how a lot of bass anglers think of them. Throughout their huge range, pickerel share many of the same waters as largemouth and smallmouth bass and ...

Can I clean a pickerel the same way as a pike? Why am I getting bones in my pike fillets? Let's answer both of these subscriber questions. ▶ Get weekly tips direct to your inbox. It's time for you to ...

Pickerel fishing is red hot now. Right on schedule: I like it when Mother Nature cooperates with my projected schedules. Reports have been pouring in to me from rivers and ponds through much of the… ...

Pickerel always seem to save their wildest thrashing for boat-side, and patience is key. Use a net or grab the fish with your thumb and fingers on either side of its head over–not inside–the ...

So, don’t tuck the long rod away until spring just yet. If you’ve never taken a crack at these underdogs, here’s how to catch pickerel in winter. Slow Your Retrieve. During an ice fishing trip years ...

Pickerel will be most active on the side of the lake where the sun shines on the water for the longest part of the day. This time of the year light penetration is an ally, not an enemy.

Add pickerel and toss to coat. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. When wok is very hot, add pickerel in batches and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until just cooked through.

Leave the skin on when grilling pickerel to keep it nicely intact. Servings: 4. Ingredients. 4 pickerel fillets, about 8 ounces (250 grams), skin on. Salt and freshly ground pepper.

Friday was National Go Fishing Day and the debate over the proper name for the pickerel or walleye fish has started once again. It seems it depends on which side of the border you live on.