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
Humboldt River NV
Humboldt River - South Fork Elko, NV
Illipah Reservoir Ely, NV
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir) Wells, NV
James Kinney Pond Winnemucca, NV
Jarbidge River - West Fork Elko, NV
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir) Elko, NV
Kingston Creek Austin, NV
Kirch Wildlife Management Area Preston, NV
Knott Creek Reservoir Denio, NV
Lahontan Reservoir Silver Springs, NV
Lake Mead Boulder City, NV
Lake Mohave Cottonwood Cove, NV
Lake Tahoe  
Lamoille Creek Elko, NV
Las Vegas Urban Ponds Las Vegas, NV
Liberty Pond Fallon, NV
Little Humboldt River - North Fork Winnemucca, NV
Little Washoe Lake Washoe City, NV
Lorenzi Park Pond North Las Vegas, NV
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