Walleye (Sander Vitreus)

Walleye are members of the perch family. The name "waklleye" comes from the reflective quality of their eyes, which allows the fish to see very well in low light conditions. Walleye feed actively at night.

Walleye are generally an olive green on the back with saddle markings extending onto gold sides, fading to white on the belly. The bottom tip of the tailfin is white. They have several sharp teeth. Their size can range up to 30 inches but in most areas they average smaller than that.

Walleye can be found throughout most of Canada and the northern United States. They do well in a wide range of water conditions from cold and clear to warm and stained. Prefered cover is submerged weeds and rocks. They spawn in early spring. Diet is mainly minnows and also includes leeches, worms, and crayfish.

Walleye can be caught by trolling inline spinners and crankbaits, or by vertical jigging with a jig and minnow.

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