Related Species

sauger; yellow perch; sauger/walleye hybrid

Nicknames

none

Coloration

olive to brown above fading to white on the belly

Field Marks

numerous sharp teeth, large glassy eyes that glow at night when light is shone on them

Habitat

in lakes, rivers and reservoirs, usually over firm bottom such as sand, rock or gravel; occasionally near vegetation but not in it.

Feeding Habits

feeds heavily on food fish such as perch, shiners, smelt, or shad

Comments

The walleye is second only to the largemouth bass in popularity in the U.S. It reigns supreme in Canada. It is a wary predator and a worthy fighter.

U.S. Record

25lb0oz 8/1/60 Old Hickory Lake, TN