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Walleye

Sander vitreum

Identifying Characteristics

	Large silvery eye
	Large sharp teeth and anterior dorsal fin with spines
	Distinguished from sauger by white marking on lower lobes of tail and anal fins and black membranes between last two or three spines of first dorsal fin
	Young walleye are distinguished from yellow perch by their numerous large teeth

Other Information

In Wyoming walleye have been introduced in the North Platte River and reservoirs; Boysen, Bighorn, Grayrocks, and Keyhole reservoirs; Ocean Lake; and a number of other waters. The preferred habitat includes large reservoirs or rivers. Food habits and spawning are similar to those of the sauger.

Angling Tips

Angling is generally best in the spring and fall. Preferred methods include trolling with plugs and bait rigged on spinners and casting lead headed jigs along rocky points.