Walleye (Sander vitreus)


Walleye
Sander vitreus

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Percidae
Genus: Sander
Species: S. vitreus

Color varies, but walleye are generally dark olive brown on top grading to almost white below. Walleye have two well-separated dorsal fins; the first fin has a large black spot at its rear base. The opaque eyes, giving the fish its common name, and canine teeth are other prominent features.

Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife


Churchill County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Humboldt River (27) 2-20-2025 NV
Lahontan Reservoir (102) 2-20-2025 Silver Springs, NV
 

Clark County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Lake Mead (418) 3-28-2025 Boulder City, NV
 

Elko County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Humboldt River (27) 2-20-2025 NV
 

Eureka County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Humboldt River (27) 2-20-2025 NV
 

Humboldt County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Chimney Dam Reservoir (35) 2-20-2025 Winnemucca, NV
Humboldt River (27) 2-20-2025 NV
 

Lander County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Humboldt River (27) 2-20-2025 NV
 

Lyon County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Lahontan Reservoir (102) 2-20-2025 Silver Springs, NV
 

Pershing County Fishing Spots
Name (# of Reports) Last Update Location
Humboldt River (27) 2-20-2025 NV
Rye Patch Reservoir (40) 2-20-2025 Lovelock, NV