Back is greenish-yellow with a brassy hue. Sides brassy-yellow with dark mottling. Stomach is white. Dark spot at rear of spiny dorsal fin. Anal fin and lower lobe of tail fin are white.
Eyes are opaque-silver in color.
Moderate canine-like teeth. The meat is white, flaky and has a very mild flavor. Spawn in spring, in relatively shallow water, over clean gravel or rocky bottoms. Walleye prefer fish but will eat crayfish and worms. Effective lures and baits include, minnows, leaches nightcrawlers, jigs, spinners and minnow imitating plugs.