The female can release from 50,000 to 500,000 adhesive eggs along the shoreline as an accompany male or males fertilize them. The unattended eggs will hatch in 5-9 days. This fish has been stocked in selected areas of the upper Savannah River along with a very close relative, the sauger. The walleye is an excellent sport fish, which is highly regarded for its angling qualities and table value. They have a long, slender body, strong canine teeth and large eyes.
Walleyes tend to congregate near the bottoms of lakes or near ledges and drop-offs.
They are slow and methodical feeders, so fishing techniques should be slow. Walleyes shun bright light and stay deep during the day and move into shallows at night. If you see violations of wildlife, boating, or litter laws. If you see room for improvement, please cli ck here and drop the webmaster a note. We re always looking for ways to make this place interesting and fun to visit.