Walleye
Biological Profile & Regional Guide
🏆 REGIONAL TROPHY INTEL & QUALIFYING STANDARDS
Junior (Weight): 6 lb 0 oz
Catch & Release: 28 in
(Minimum Length Requirement)
Appearance
Olive and gold coloring with a white belly. First dorsal fin is spiny with a distinct black spot at the rear base. Large, sharp teeth.
Size Range
Typically 15-25 inches, 1-5 lbs. Females grow significantly larger and faster than males, often exceeding 30 inches.
Primary Habitat
Large, deep lakes and large rivers. Prefers gravel, rock, and sandy bottoms.
Feeding Habits
Carnivorous. Heavily reliant on smaller fish (shiners, perch).
Behavior & Biology
Movement: Schooling fish. Highly active during low-light periods (dawn, dusk, and night).
Spawning: Early spring (45-50°F) over rocky shoals.
Lifespan: 10-20 years
🎣 Sport Fishing Intel
Fighting Behavior: Notoriously light biters. Often "peck" at baits.
Recommended Tactics: Trolling deep diving crankbaits, drifting crawler harnesses, vertical jigging.
Best Baits/Lures: Nightcrawlers, Emerald Shiners, Leeches, paddle tail swimbaits.
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