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Walleye
Sander vitreus
Identification
Named for its large, glassy, light-reflective eyes adapted for low-light feeding; olive-gold body with a white-tipped lower tail lobe.
Where It's Found
Large lakes, reservoirs, and rivers across the northern U.S. and Canada, most active feeding at dawn, dusk, and after dark.
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Fishing Notes
Jigging with live minnows or soft plastics along drop-offs and structure, or trolling crankbaits, are the two most productive approaches.
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Scientific Classification▾
Family
Percidae
Genus
Sander
Order
Perciformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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