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

Fishing Spots
Name Location
Lorenzi Park Pond North Las Vegas, NV
Marilyn's Pond Galena, NV
Marlette Lake Washoe County, NV
Martin Creek Winnemucca, NV
Martin Slough Gardnerville, NV
Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area Yerington, NV
Mesquite Pond Mesquite, NV
Minden NV
Mitch Pond Gardnerville, NV
Mosquito Creek Austin, NV
Mountain View Park Pond Yerington, NV
Nesbitt Lake Crystal Springs, NV
North Pond Yerington, NV
Onion Valley Reservoir Denio, NV
Owyhee River - East Fork Elko, NV
Paradise Park Ponds Reno, NV
Pine Creek Austin, NV
Pyramid Lake Sutcliffe, NV
Quinn River Gerlach, NV
Rancho San Rafael Park Reno, NV
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