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| Category |
Walleye |
| Species |
Walleye |
| Scientific Name |
Sander vitreus |
| Other Names |
Pickerel, Blue Pickerel |
| Freshwater |
Yes |
| Saltwater |
No |
| Habitat |
Tremendously versatile. Equally at home suspending in open water as it is burying into heavy vegetation. When relating to cover, it will make use of rock, wood, and vegetation, tending to move shallower at night to feed. |
| Size |
Across its range, a 10 lb fish is generally regarded a trophy, but record books show that this fish can and will occasionally break the 20 lb mark. |
| Record |
25 lbs |
| Angling Qualities |
Without a doubt, one of North Americas most sought after game fish, revered more for it's tastefulness than for its fighting qualities. None the less, as its hard mouth and toothsome grin suggest, its predatory disposition is often illustrated via hard, aggressive strikes and spirited tussle. |
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