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Walleye

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Walleye
Photo:Engbretson, Eric / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain

Walleye

Also calledpickerel

Sander vitreus

Typical size:35–65 cm, 0.6–3.5 kg

Looks like: Sauger is smaller with spots on the dorsal fin and no white tail tip.

OK to keep

  • Provincial rules; most provinces use size slots (e.g. keep one over 50 cm or only under 45 cm)
  • Fish in the protected slot for that water

Best months

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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