Walleye

A walleye (Sander vitreus) is a freshwater fish native to most of Canada and the northern United States. It's a member of the perch family and is highly prized by anglers for its excellent taste and fighting spirit.

Walleyes have a long, slender body with a distinctive golden-olive color and mottled patterns on their back and sides. They get their name from their large, marble-like eyes, which have a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum. This layer gives them a glass-like look and enhances their vision in low light, making them efficient hunters in murky water or at night.

Walleyes prefer cool, deep, and murky waters in large lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. They often congregate near structures on the bottom, such as reefs, weed beds, and drop-offs. Their diet consists primarily of other fish, including minnows, yellow perch, and shiners, as well as crayfish and insects. They are most active at dawn and dusk.

The walleye is one of the most sought-after game fish in North America. Its popularity is due to a combination of factors, including its challenge to catch and its flaky, white meat, which is widely considered to be one of the best-tasting freshwater fish.