A prized gamefish with reflective eyes (tapetum lucidum) adapted for hunting in dark, turbid waters. Walleyes feature razor-sharp teeth, dark saddle markings, and a white tip on the lower caudal fin lobe. They migrate upstream to river dams during early spring.
How we fish for them
Drift 3/8oz yellow jig heads tipped with live fathead minnows, or troll deep-diving jerkbaits along rocky river ledges at dusk.
Rod: 7'0" medium spinning rod Reel: 3000-size reel • 15lb Braid + 10lb FC
Gear for this in the catalog →Handle with care
Spiny dorsal fin rays and sharp opercular (gill cover) spines. Smooth down dorsal fin before handling.
Seasons & limits are the law's, not ours
Size, season and creel rules change; always verify with the official regulations before you fish. Maryland DNR regulations →
Profile last reviewed: August 2026