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WALLEYE FACTS
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State of Ohio Record
15.95 pounds, 33 inches
World Record
22 pounds
Average Size
2-4 pounds, 14-22 inches

The walleye resembles the sauger and saugeye with its long slender body. Sharp canine teeth fill the mouth of the walleye. They have large dark eyes which are above and to the front of the muscular cheeks. The olive-yellow color of the walleye shines with the sun and is more of a rownish-olive color without the sun. White spots are at the bottom edge of the tail fin.

Walleye are found over reefs, shoals of gravel, bedrock, and other firm bottoms. Most walleye are found in deep waters, while others have found many walleye fishing in the shallow weeds near a drop-off.
When water temperature gets between 40° and 50° F walleye will spawn usually in April. The female lay as many as 40,000 eggs that will hatch in about 10 days. Eggs are deposited in tributary streams or over gravel to boulder-sized rocks in reef areas. Many young walleye will feed on zooplankton and insect larvae until they start to feed on small fish after their first year. Adult walleye will feed on shad, rainbow smelt, shiners, and whatever else is available.


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2 fishermen plead guilty to cheating during Lake Erie walleye tournament - Cleveland 19 News
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:21:00 GMT

Fishermen plead guilty to cheating in walleye tournament - WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:27:27 GMT

2 fishermen plead guilty to charges for cheating in Sept. 2022 walleye tournament - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:23:00 GMT

Fishermen plead guilty to cheating at Cleveland walleye tournament - cleveland.com
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:13:00 GMT

Fishermen accused of cheating at Cleveland walleye tourney to begin trial - cleveland.com
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:14:00 GMT

Two fishermen accused of cheating in walleye tournament enter guilty pleas - Toledo Blade
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:14:59 GMT

Trial for men allegedly involved in $28K Ohio fishing scandal to begin - The Cincinnati Enquirer
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:54:30 GMT

Ohio walleye pro Sammy Cappelli wins opener in Illinois: NE Ohio fishing report - cleveland.com
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Fishermen reeling in walleye days after Wisconsin snow storm - WeAreGreenBay.com
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:10:04 GMT

ECHL Walleye, Red Wings Prospect Cossa Riding Incredible Hot Streak - Detroit Hockey Now
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:50:31 GMT

Walleye fall 5-4 in a shootout to Greenville - Toledo Blade
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:30:00 GMT

Spring fishing for Walleye - The News-Messenger
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 09:49:04 GMT

Sunday chat with Maumee River walleye run scholar Brian Miller - Toledo Blade
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:13:42 GMT

DNR gathering walleye eggs on Muskegon River - upnorthvoice.com - Up North Voice
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:40:31 GMT

Around here, we're wacky about walleye - The Courier
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:06:56 GMT

Annual CPW walleye fish spawning in Lake Pueblo gearing up for ... - KRDO
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:16:43 GMT

SMCC's Jake Willets signs professional hockey deal with Toledo ... - Monroe Evening News
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:07:00 GMT

Photo Gallery: Toledo Walleye vs. Greenville | The Blade - Toledo Blade
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:30:00 GMT

Walleye fishing scheduled to be open all summer on Mille Lacs ... - MN DNR
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Spring walleye spawning run on Fox River keeps Swamp Donkey ... - Green Bay Press Gazette
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:02:08 GMT

Walleye BLT | CTV News - CTV News Ottawa
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:35:19 GMT

Locals reel in the first fish of the 2023 walleye run - WNWO NBC 24
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:08:12 GMT

Volunteers provide DNR vital data about walleye in lakes Cadillac ... - Cadillac News
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Organizers adapt one-day format for Devils Lake Chamber Walleye ... - Grand Forks Herald
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:36:36 GMT

South Dakota pro angler Duane Hjelm opens 2023 National ... - Mitchell Republic
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:11:00 GMT

Photo Gallery: Toledo Walleye vs. Reading Royals - Toledo Blade
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:16:29 GMT

Back in the pond: Veteran forward TJ Hensick returns to Toledo Walleye with unfinished business - WTOL
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:10:17 GMT

18 straight wins do not faze focused Walleye - Toledo Blade
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:16:30 GMT

Walleye | A Comprehensive Species Guide - Wired2Fish
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Captain comes back: How Hensick prepared for anticipated return to ... - Toledo Blade
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:17:31 GMT

Rain, rain and more rain: How has recent weather affected the walleye run? - WTOL
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

World-record walleye controversy touched state - Arkansas Online
Sun, 05 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Rod, Gun & Game: Walleye-Walleye EVERYWHERE – Good news ... - Springvillejournal
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

It’s On! Why now is the time to target walleye in Virginia - WFXRtv.com
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Tribal leaders want to reclaim all of Upper Red Lake, a Minnesota ... - Star Tribune
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:38:42 GMT

Walleye sample taken near Sunbury illustrate PFAS issue - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:01:04 GMT

These Three Central Minnesota Restaurants Are Nominated For ... - Minnesota's New Country
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:10:56 GMT

Outdoors: Accused walleye cheaters face additional legal snags - Toledo Blade
Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Outdoors: Creating custom lures highlights 'Walleye Day' event - Toledo Blade
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:05:02 GMT

Discover The Largest Walleye Ever Caught in Missouri - AZ Animals
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

The Washington Outdoors Report: Walleye fishing and a trout derby - Goldendale Sentinel
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:50:00 GMT

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake: Business owners thrilled about full season - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

NWA fishing report: Walleye anglers target tailwater - Arkansas Online
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

OUTDOORS: Walleye offer spring fishing, fine table fare - Leader Publications
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Employee Outing at the Toledo Walleye Game - City of Toledo
Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:58:23 GMT

Toledo Walleye top Indy Fuel 2-1 to stretch winning streak to 16 games - Toledo Blade
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Walleye win 13th straight game with 1-0 shutout of Wheeling - Toledo Blade
Sun, 05 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Star forward T.J. Hensick re-signs with Walleye - Toledo Blade
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

NWA fishing report: Walleye spawn starting while black bass remain ... - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Red-hot Walleye netminder Lethemon earns ECHL goalie of the ... - Toledo Blade
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Toledo Walleye win 9th straight with 5-0 shutout of Wichita - Toledo Blade
Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

National Walleye Tour is heading to Spring Valley - Shaw Local News Network
Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Millions of fish stocked at Lake Pueblo Friday - KOAA News 5
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:45:02 GMT

Walleye defenseman McCourt earns ECHL plus-minus award - Toledo Blade
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Toledo Walleye give hockey equipment to boy who lost his gear in house fire - WTVG
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Business owners excited over walleye fishing at Mille Lacs - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Ohio Division of Wildlife to release rainbow trout in Columbus area - The Columbus Dispatch
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:03:23 GMT

Outdoors briefs for March 25 | Sports | shorelinemedia.net - shorelinemedia.net
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:50:00 GMT

Photo Gallery: Toledo Walleye vs. Wichita Thunder - Toledo Blade
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Checking in with the Toledo Walleye: Here's what to expect from the ... - WTOL
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Fishing report: Steelhead are starting to bite in the Lower Peninsula - MLive.com
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:47:00 GMT

Brad Dokken: 1954 article puts then-lowly status of burbot on Lake of the Woods into clear focus - Yahoo News
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:35:00 GMT

Houghton Lake bluegill, walleye population 'healthy,' DNR survey says - Houghton Lake resorter
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

White Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide - Wired2Fish
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 01:43:11 GMT

Fishing Line: Opportunities still available as ice fishing season ... - Rapid City Journal
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:09:03 GMT

Outdoors: Anglers answer the call as spring run gets early start - Toledo Blade
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:30:18 GMT

Colorado Eagles Release McCourt, Cutler - coloradoeagles.com
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:47:09 GMT

Monday trial set for Hermitage fisherman charged in tournament ... - WFMJ
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:57:51 GMT

Butcher Block Meats in Mandan sees increase in seafood sales - KFYR
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:59:00 GMT

Crochet Cute Fish With Free Patterns by National Park Service - My Modern Met
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:04:02 GMT

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission fish consumption advisories - GoErie.com
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:50:11 GMT

Concern about lack of middle size walleye in Lake Oahe to be ... - Drgnews
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Winter Walleye Regulations Announced for Mille Lacs - KNSI
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

IDFG: Walleye caught in Lake Cascade illegally-stocked two years prior - KTVB.com
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Upper Red Lake walleye regulations change for winter season : Oct ... - MN DNR
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Local businesses prepare for Mud Hens opening day - WTVG
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:55:00 GMT

Walleye fishermen plead not guilty in cheating scandal - NPR
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Harvest slot relaxed for fall walleye fishing on Mille Lacs : Aug 15 ... - MN DNR
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Smith: After a kick start, Green Bay has grown naturally into one of ... - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

DNR seeks input on Otter and Cloquet rivers walleye regulation ... - MN DNR
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

BULLETIN BOARD-MARCH 24, 2023 - kroxam.com
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:01:42 GMT

Lake Erie walleye fishing scandal leads to new rules in upcoming Maumee tournament - WTOL
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

The 7 Best Kansas Lakes For Swimming - AZ Animals
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:10:26 GMT

Boy reels in 9.5lb walleye, wins pickup truck at Brainerd ice fishing tourney - Bring Me The News
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Walleye Drop in 2022 includes new attractions - Port Clinton News Herald
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Sacandaga walleye challenge cancelled due to weather - NEWS10 ABC
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Year-round walleye season coming to Saginaw Bay area in 2023 - MLive.com
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Fishing tournament ends in cheating scandal after weights found in ... - The Washington Post
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Montana officials decline to alter walleye regulations along upper ... - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Frisch: Walleye Fishing - The Best of Times - Alexandria Echo Press ... - Alexandria Echo Press
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Angler uncorks enormous walleye from ice on Lake Ontario - newyorkupstate.com
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

DNR seeks input on Big Sandy Lake walleye regulations : Sep 12 ... - MN DNR
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Outdoors: Michigan angler blessed with walleye wealth shares his ... - Toledo Blade
Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

From banking to walleyes: One man's journey to a dream job - SC Times
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Two men face charges related to Lake Erie walleye tournament ... - Akron Beacon Journal
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Fall Brawl winner weighs top walleye in Sandusky - Sandusky Register
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Mercury prompts fish consumption advisory for Bull Shoals, Norfork ... - Arkansas Online
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

A change in walleye fishing regulations in the Saginaw Bay region ... - Midland Daily News
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Walleye finally on the move to spawning areas: NE Ohio fishing report - cleveland.com
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Midwest Fishing Report: Coho remains area's most consistent fishing - Chicago Sun-Times
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:42:00 GMT

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WALLEYE FISHING TIPS

When walleye are feeding they will hit a variety of lures. Trolling with spoons, crankbaits, and worm harnesses is probably the most popular fishing method for catching walleye.

Some say the main key to catching walleye is finding them. Many walleye are found in deep waters with flat bottoms while some remain in shallow waters weeds near a drop off. Feeding usually occurs in low light conditions such as dawn and dusk.

Make sure you have the proper equipment when trolling for walleye. A variety of spoons, crankbaits, and worm harnesses are a must. A good GPS navigation system and fish finder will help locate the schools of walleye.

Remember presentation is everything so if your lure is not working properly then it is not going to catch the fish. Don't be afraid to slow your trolling speed for inactive walleye or speed it up for the more active ones.  Everyday is not the same for walleye so keep an open mind when trying to get walleye to bite and when you find out what they are biting then present that lure more and fish at that depth with other lines. Use your GPS navigation system to take note of the coordinates where you caught the walleye for that day and you may try fishing over that same spot.

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