The Walleye is a very elusive fish is and is one that fisherman strive to catch. Here are some facts about the Walleye and some tips on catching one.

The Walleyes eat in the morning and dusk. This is the best time to catch one.

The name Walleye comes from its pearlescent eye. This is caused by a reflecting pigment of light and allows it to feed at night and in murky waters. This also causes them to have sensitivity to light, which is why they feed early morning or late evening.

To catch a Walleye you are better off using live bait with a jig. Some fishermen seem to believe the best colored jig to use would be pink, white, yellow, or florescent green and to use one that are in the vicinity of ¼ ounce.

A lot of fisherman also believe the method of catching the Walleye is different for every area and perhaps, everyday. Try live bait, jigs, and bobbers and you’ll eventually catch one. The one thing that a lot of fishermen seem to agree on is speed. You have to know the right speed (not fast, a slow steadiness) to get your fish. The key is to allow the fish to find the bait.

The Walleye has a white belly, with yellow sides and a dark green back. It is a close relative to the Yellow Perch.

The average Walleye is approximately 2 pounds, however, they can grow substantially larger. The largest fish on record caught was in Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee back in 1960. The fish was 11.3 kg or 24.9 pounds.

Walleyes are found in North America and can they can live between 10 and 20 years.

The Walleye can adapt to many conditions of the water but seem to do best in large, shallow, cloudy lakes. This fish will use anything for a shelter from the sun, such as sunken trees, overhangs of the shore, and even thick layers of ice and snow.

The female grows faster than the male Walleye.

By Penny S. Harmon