Walleye recipes, trout, pike, perch, bluegill, and catfish — Hook and Skillet is your go-to source for easy freshwater fish recipes and fishing cooking guides for anglers and home cooks.
From crispy fish cakes to zesty fish tacos, these are some of the most popular freshwater fish recipes on the site — all proven crowd-pleasers.
"Walleye is widely considered the best-tasting freshwater fish in North America — and most people have no idea how to cook it."
Whether you just pulled a walleye from a cold lake or spotted fresh perch at the market, freshwater fish deliver some of the cleanest, most versatile flavor in the kitchen. They fry crispy, bake flaky, and take bold sauces better than most saltwater fish. Our freshwater fish cooking guide covers the best way to cook walleye, trout, perch, pike, bluegill, and catfish — with easy fish dinner ideas for every night of the week.
From filleting a fresh-caught walleye to mastering a beer batter, these guides cover everything you need to know about cooking freshwater fish.
Pan-frying vs. deep frying, the best batters and breading, oil temperatures, and tips for achieving a golden, crispy crust on walleye, perch, and bluegill.
Read the guide ›Ranked by flavor, texture, and cooking versatility — find out which freshwater fish is worth the effort and why walleye sits at the top of every list.
Read the guide ›Which freshwater fish makes the best taco? Best slaws, sauces, tortillas, and toppings — everything you need to build a great fish taco from scratch.
Read the guide ›Both freshwater fish recipe cookbooks feature full-color photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and recipes for walleye, trout, perch, pike, bluegill, and catfish — available now on Amazon.
49 easy walleye recipes covering every cooking method — frying, baking, grilling, curries, chowders, fish tacos, pasta, and salads — with full-color photos of every finished dish.
The ultimate freshwater fishing recipe book — trout, walleye, perch, pike, bluegill, and catfish recipes for grilling, baking, frying, and smoking, with full-color photos throughout.
