Walleye

Walleye (also known as Pickerel) are the most popular sport fish in Manitoba, Canada. Most walleye average 1 to 2 kilograms (2 to 4 pounds), which is an excellent eating size.

Walleye facts

• Known for: their peculiar, reflective eyes, gold and green scaling and their tasty meat.
• Habitat: Walleye prefer reefs and deep weed beds.
• Spawning: Walleye spawn in the spring near streams but will sometimes spawn on reefs containing sand or vegetation.
• Trivia: Walleye are sensitive to light and will go down as far as 40 feet on a bright, calm day.

Master Angler information

There have been over 1100 Master Angler walleye registered from Quesnel, Manigotagan, and Happy Lakes. Many more have been caught and not registered.

• Master Angler: 71 cm (28 in.)
• Manitoba record: 99 cm (39 in.)
• Lodge record: 92.50 cm (36.42 in.)

Click here for more information about the Manitoba Master Angler program