The walleye is a very popular sport fish that is sought out by all types of anglers. They are known by a variety of different names depending on where you’re fishing such as, pickerel, walleyed pike, jackfish and ol’marble eyes.
They’re an olive-green color with gold flecks and they have a spiny dorsal fin and a white tip on the lower lobe of the tail. They have light-sensitive eyes that allow them to see well in the dark. This gives them a big advantage over their prey and it’s the main reason why they feed so aggressively during the nighttime hours.

Walleyes prefer clear water with hard bottoms ranging in temperature between 65 and 75 degrees. However, they can be found in all types of water and in warmer or cooler temperatures. This species is a strong fighter that challenges the angler to use strategies to reel in a nice catch. You need to plan out your moves and the bait you use in order to have the most success.

Some of the best baits to use when fishing for walleyes include minnows, spinners, plugs, jigs and night crawlers. Both live and artificial baits work great so you can use either one that suits you the best. There are also a variety of techniques that can be used effectively so choose something that you feel comfortable with or experiment with different methods to learn which ones work best in your area.

One of the reasons why walleyes are such a popular species is because they are simply delicious. Cook them up and serve with your favorite side dishes and you’ll have a taste-watering meal anyone can appreciate. However, in order to get the most from this species as a food source, you need to know how to clean it the right way and the steps on how to clean a walleye listed below can help:

* Start by cutting the walleye at the gills. This will allow the blood to drain out before you begin filleting.
* Once the fish has drained, lay it out on a clean hard surface and have a bowl of fresh water, garbage can for the waste and a good sharp knife (regular or electric) nearby and ready to use.
* Once everything is ready, begin by placing the knife behind the fin at a forty-five degree angle.
* Point the knife down towards the backbone. Once you touch the bone, turn the knife sideways pointing towards the tail and cut along the backbone from the head to the tail. Don’t cut into the bone.
* Open up the fish where you made the cut and remove the rib cage. Do this by placing the blade at the edge at one end and cut it out by following along the ribs on both sides with the knife, then remove the rib cage.
* Now use the knife to cut the skin away from the meat and to cut around and remove the tiny row of bones located above the belly cavity.
* The last step is to wash the fillets in fresh clean water and they’re ready to season and cook to taste.

When the walleyes are cleaned correctly, you don’t have to worry about small bones messing up a great meal. You can sit back, relax and enjoy a great meal that you caught and cleaned yourself. This gives you even more incentive to reel in a nice catch.

It only takes a few minutes to clean a walleye but it’s important to take your time and make sure you’re doing it correctly and safely. It would be a shame if the knife slipped and you cut yourself or someone helping you. If you’re rushing you may miss some of the bones and this will reduce the quality of the meal.

Fishing for walleyes is fun and exciting. You’ll need to be alert so you’ll know when you get a bite and prepared for the struggle once you do hook one. You can go fishing most anytime but night fishing is the most productive.
Since the walleyes have such great eyesight and can see so well in the dark, they have an advantage over their prey making the night time the prime feeding time for walleyes.

However, if going fishing at night is not for you, don’t worry. Fishing for this species on cloudy days and when the wind is blowing enough to make the water choppy will also prove to be very productive. If you do go fishing on bright sunny days, stay in the shadows or fish further from shore for the best results.

Now you have a few tips to help you become more productive when walleye fishing. The more fish you catch, the more meals you get to enjoy. As you can see, cleaning the fish is not that difficult and once you get the hang of it, you’ll be cleaning walleyes without even thinking about it.