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There isn’t much to say, I think I’m going fishing. The cat is out of the bag. They’re finally letting me talk after months of them catching these beautiful walleyes. Beaver tailwaters are hot fishing now, and it’s going to be for about three months. Right after these beautiful walleye get through doing what they’re doing now, we might get two or three days out of the white bass. Everyone hold on!

Try one of these guides to get a grill full of walleye.

Kevin Miller of Book-n-Hook Fishing Guides, is from Monett, Mo., and an expert on finding fish on the White River. He’s a regional loading equipment specialist at Wiese USA. (479) 616-7352, booknhookfishing@gmail.com, booknhookfishing.com.

Ozark’s Full Stringers fishing charter is always open. Always. 24 hours a day. Every day. (479) 270-7773, email silentgobble@gmail.com, or ozarksfullstringers.com. “My husband, granddaughter, her boyfriend and I had a blast! The water was crystal clear and beautiful! Our guide even cleaned all the fish!” Hire experienced guides who know the White River and Table Rock Lake.

Custom Adventure Guide Service (479) 363-9632. “He cleaned our trout and gave us tips and tricks for cooking them.”

Walleye, also called yellow pike, have nocturnal eating habits, so are caught more easily at night. This is their season, so bundle up, tighten your hoodie and get on the boat!

Did you know that deep-fried walleye on a stick is a Minnesota State Fair food? And that it’s been the Minnesota State Fish since 1965?

And that the White River in spring is cold enough to keep walleye happy?