The state record for Walleye is 17 pounds, 8 ounces. The walleye is the most sought-after fish in Minnesota. Its thick, white fillets, and elusive nature make it the ultimate prize among anglers. The average Walleye caught and kept is about 14 inches long and weighs slightly more than a pound. The walleye is named for its pearlescent eye, which is caused by a reflective layer of pigment, that allows it see and feed at night or in murky water.
Each year, more than one million anglers pursue the walleye in more than 1,700 lakes. In 1965, the Legislature named the walleye Minnesota's official state fish. Walleyes do most of their feeding in the morning and at sunset, which is usually the best time to catch them. Walleye's habitat are lakes, slow-moving rivers, reservoirs, and some ponds. The walleye is found in these types of waters throughout Minnesota. Minnesota's walleye stocking program is the largest in North America.
Walleye tips: Walleyes will bite best on live bait. You just need to choose a lure or rig to put the bait in front of them, and the best things for that are jigs, live bait rigs, and bobber rigs. The best jigs to use are pink, white, yellow, or florescent green and weigh 1/16-1/4 ounces. Walleye are found on the Pelican Lake, Round Lake, Gull Lake Chain, Whitefish Chain, Mille Lacs Lake,and Leech Lake.
Walleye Fun fact: .Did you know that studies have shown that walleyes live as long as 29 years in some waters?