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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Walleye limit changes proposed on Canyon Ferry, Hauser - Billings Gazette Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Mille Lacs panel recommends one-fish limit for early anglers to DNR - Minneapolis Star Tribune Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:19:33 GMT
Early Spring Walleye Tips | News Dakota - newsdakota.com Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:58:24 GMT
Small lakes boost the popularity of walleye fishing in North Dakota - Grand Forks Herald Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT
Recreational Fishing Report: 02/25/2021 | News - Traverse City Record Eagle Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:00:00 GMT
Walleye will retain rights to players they signed - Toledo Blade Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
In North Dakota, small lakes becoming a powerhouse for walleyes - Bemidji Pioneer Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT
Michigan DNR drafts walleye management plan for inland waters, seeks public input - WLUC Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:30:00 GMT
Bob Gwizdz: Bad bite and the school of hard knocks on Saginaw Bay - Traverse City Record Eagle Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT
Lake Erie walleye fishing slow, but promising: NE Ohio fishing report for weekend of Feb. 19-21 - cleveland.com Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:39:31 GMT
City eyeing jump to National Walleye Tour | News, Sports, Jobs - Evening Observer Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:35:36 GMT
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OUTDOORS: Coldwater fish: the walleye | Sports | dailyprogress.com - The Daily Progress Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery spearheading walleye population control project - KX NEWS Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:11:55 GMT
Tough task: Walleye coach finds new homes for his players - Toledo Blade Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Beck: Raring for winter walleye action - RiverTowns Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Good old days are now for Lake Pepin perch and walleye anglers - Minneapolis Star Tribune Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Minnesota bills would affect lead fishing tackle, walleye limits, deer hunting - Grand Forks Herald Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Bills would ban small lead fishing tackle, lower walleye limit, allow rifles statewide for deer - Duluth News Tribune Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Deadlines approaching to get fish houses off the ice - Superior Telegram Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:30:19 GMT
Weekly DNR Fishing Report – KIWARadio.com - KIWARadio.com Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:43:52 GMT
State Legislature Looking at Changes to Walleye Limits [PODCAST] - WJON News Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:35:55 GMT
Best fishing action is at Duck Creek | Montana Untamed | helenair.com - Helena Independent Record Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT
Outdoors: Rossford walleye tournament expects to return this spring - Toledo Blade Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Terry Tuma Ice Fishing Tip: Deadsticking for Crappies and Walleyes - CCX Media - ccxmedia.org Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:25:25 GMT
Despite brutal cold everywhere and heavy snow in many areas around Chicago, anglers were out and at least som… - Chicago Sun-Times Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
The Northwoods Walleye Sandwich Is Back At Culver's For 2021 Lenten Season - Chew Boom Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Walleye new fish on the block - Arkansas Online Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT
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FISHING LINE | News | rapidcityjournal.com - Rapid City Journal Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:30:36 GMT
Outdoors: Dead sticking for walleyes (2/25/21) - Spencer Daily Reporter Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:05:00 GMT
Lead fishing tackle, walleye limits, deer hunting up for discussion in MN Legislature - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Outdoors: Northern Pike, Walleye season is beginning to wind down - The Recorder Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:10:00 GMT
Fishing report, Feb. 25 - The Columbian Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:21:28 GMT
NITRO BOATS TO SPONSOR NATIONAL WALLEYE TOUR | WalleyeFIRST - WalleyeFIRST Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Frisch: Three can't-miss bites while looking forward to open water - West Central Tribune Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:00:00 GMT
Rossford's walleye roundup entering its fourth year - Press Publications Inc. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
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Sports community | The Blade - Toledo Blade Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
No matter the season, lure color counts - Ames Tribune Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:03:58 GMT
Fishing Beat: Ice fishing updates and competitions on the schedule - Buffalo News Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:48:28 GMT
Fishing Report: Fish 'hammered' beneath ice on shallow Lake Arthur bays - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 24, 2021 - Los Alamos Daily Post Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:02:26 GMT
Fish Fry Guide For The Twin Cities – Restaurant Edition - CBS Minnesota Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:00:00 GMT
Fishing Report: Ice fishing underway on lakes to the north and south - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Hook & Hunting: Studying Lake Sturgeon by Video - 9 & 10 News - 9&10 News Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:17:41 GMT
Monticello man enters his first King of the Ice fishing contest, nets title 15 minutes in - Times Herald-Record Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:38:02 GMT
Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record - Outdoor Life Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:17:04 GMT
Explore Minnesota Fishing Report for Friday, Jan. 29 - Grand Forks Herald Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
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Dokken: Minnesota-based Hides for Habitat program surpasses 2019 despite the pandemic - Bemidji Pioneer Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT
Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report - Page 1 Publications Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:46:42 GMT
On Michigan's inland lakes, ice fishing with less ice, and fewer fish – Great Lakes Now - Great Lakes Now Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:20:47 GMT
Bulletin Board – Monday, February 22, 2021 - kroxam.com Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:14:32 GMT
Fishing Report | News, Sports, Jobs - Jamestown Post Journal Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:20:02 GMT
Jensen: Remembering the best bites - Mason City Globe Gazette Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT
Safe ways to go ice fishing at the Cleveland Metroparks - News 5 Cleveland Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:40:00 GMT
Northwestern Pennsylvania weekend fishing report, Feb. 19-21 - GoErie.com Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:01:21 GMT
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For a second year, pandemic hits the Friday fish fries - Minneapolis Star Tribune Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:19:02 GMT
Jarrid Houston column: Change presentation if fish look but don't bite - Duluth News Tribune Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT
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Big muskie is winning fish in Timberland Bait's Canadohta Lake Ice Fishing Contest - GoErie.com Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:31:23 GMT
GREAT OUTDOORS: Some of best catches came through ice - Sandusky Register Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT
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Expect Niagara River fishing to heat up with ice nearly covering Lake Erie - Buffalo News Fri, 19 Feb 2021 23:01:28 GMT
As local weather warms stay cautious on ice - Pilot Tribune Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:22:34 GMT
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Outdoors: Big walleye move on their own timetable - Toledo Blade Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT
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Walleye push start date of season to February - Toledo Blade Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT
Walleye players Gorsuch, Boeing sign with other teams - Toledo Blade Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Walleye opt out of 2020-2021 season - WTVG Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
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Walleye signees Hawkins, Gazzola to play for rival Fort Wayne - Toledo Blade Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Charlie Gimmler caught a quality walleye while ice fishing around Eagle River, Wis. - Chicago Sun-Times Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Harbor walleyes draw ice angling crowds - Duluth News Tribune Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Defenseman Hamilton returns from Europe to Walleye - Toledo Blade Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT
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Outdoors: Big walleye will lead pros to a big check - Toledo Blade Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT
Lighted lures catching on as walleye presentations - Grand Forks Herald Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
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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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