Fishing for Walleye
Identification, habitat, techniques, and tackle—then find a captain who targets them.
Walleye (Sander vitreus) are elongated, olive-to-golden predatory fish with a white belly, mottled flank bars, large reflective eyes and sharp canine teeth. They have two dorsal fins (a spiny front
Walleyes inhabit lakes, reservoirs and medium-to-large rivers across much of temperate North America, including the Great Lakes, the Midwest and Canadian provinces. They tolerate a range of water
Walleye respond to a wide variety of methods: jigging with live bait or soft plastics, trolling crankbaits and crawler harnesses, slip-bobber presentations with leeches or minnows, and vertical
For casting and vertical work use 6'6"–7'6" medium to medium-light rods with 6–12 lb mono or 6–10 lb braid plus a 8–15 lb fluorocarbon leader. For larger baits and heavy cover choose 7' medium-heavy
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