The Detroit Riverfront is becoming packed shoulder-to-shoulder on the weekends with anglers chasing one of the most celebrated catches in the region.
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Walleye run underway on the Detroit River
Right now is prime time for the walleye run. Spanning from late April through May, the seasonal fishing frenzy draws everyone from weekend hobbyists to lifelong pros.
“Fishing is huge in Detroit. It always has been,” Marc Pasco said.
Pasco is the director of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s public relations. He said fishing has grown over the years, leading to an event centered around the pastime to inspire kids to fish…