Also known as
Yellow walleye, yellow pike
Where to find it
St. Lawrence River, lakes
Why anglers like it
- It is a foodies’ favorite: its white meat is firm and mild
- It is one the most fished species in North America
Pro tips and tricks
- It is caught in the depths of a water body at any time during the day, especially at dawn and at dusk.
- Best lures: jig sticks, spinners and hard baits.
- Pêcher le doré à la mouche par Sabrina Barnes (in French only)
- Conseils de Daniel Robitaille pour la pêche au doré (in French only)
- How to catch a walleye during winter (in French only)
- L’ABC de la pêche au doré (in French only)
How to recognize it
- Average length: 30 to 50 cm.
- Its body is olive brown, yellow or even grey and blue
- Its big eyes are silvery due to light reflection
- Its cheeks are smooth and have almost no scales
- It has numerous sharp teeth
- Its 2 dorsal fins are distinctly separated: the first one is spinous (12 to 16 spines), while the second one is soft-rayed.
- Consult the detailed fact sheet (in French only).
Good to know
- Length restrictions apply in most of Québec’s water bodies
- Required licence : Sport fishing (except Atlantic salmon)
- Learn to differentiate walleye from sauger