Walleye

This is the Wiki page for the Walleye found in Golden Ridge Reserve.

Description

The Walleye, also known as the Yellow Perch or Yellow Pickerel, is a freshwater fish native to Canada and most of North America.

The fish is called Walleye due to its opaque, reflective eyes which allow it to see in dark conditions.

Walleyes grow to around 31in (80cm) in length, and weigh up to about 20lb (9kg). The maximum recorded size for the fish is 42in (107cm) in length and 29lb (13kg) in weight.

Summary

Habitats

Walleye can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Leeches, Minnow, Crankbait, Grub, Redworm, Tube, Spoon, Spinner, Shad, Bloodworm, Worm, can be used to lure and catch Walleye in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Walleye has the following traits:

• Aggressive:

  Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.

• Jumper:

  Likes jumping out of the water.

• Night Owl:

  More active at night.

Tips for catching Walleye

Preferred Bait

The Walleye preferes Leeches as bait. If you use Leeches you have the best chance of cathing a Walleye.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Walleye is during Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes