Walleye Facts

Walleye

Walleye can be caught by casting and trolling live bait or lures around rocky habitat in northern lakes. They are a popular target for northern anglers in the Great Lakes region and the Midwest. Walleye have a large horizontal mouth with large pointed teeth. The body color is olive to brassy yellow with extensive mottling along the sides and a white or light cream venter.

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Structure such as weeds, rocks, timber and manmade cover will attract and hold fish, both predators and prey. Walleyes will often relate to their choice of structure, holding along the outer edges while feeding on baitfish. They'll continue to maintain this position as long as they're not overly pressured. As angling activity increases, the fish will usually drop back within the heavy cover and become inactive.

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