somepeople say pickeral & some say walleye, are they the same or are they different kind of fish, Whats the difference?

The Pickerel and the Walleye are two completely different species from two completely different families of fish. The term “pickerel” has been used incorrectly to describe the Walleye on occasion but this identification is in error. The true Pickerel is a member of the pike family. The Chain Pickerel is the most common of the species. Their appearance is much the same as a Northern Pike or Muskie. They are much smaller, rarely attaining a weight of over five pounds. Their behavior though is much like their larger cousins. They are voracious feeders that can consume food as large as half their own body size. Their mouths are full of sharp teeth and they can usually be counted on to provide action when fishing waters they inhabit. The “Walleye” as we said before is a completely different species. It is the largest member of the family that includes the Yellow Perch and Sauger. Its behavior and habitat is completely different than a true Pickerel. Pickerel prefer weedy areas of lakes and when you can find them in rivers it will be in the backwater areas with slower water current. The walleye prefers deeper sections of a lake with rocky or gravel bottoms. They do not prefer weeds and when found in rivers they will usually be in the faster moving sections of the river. Their appearance is different also. Pickerel are primarily green with light colored blotches long bodies. The Walleye is golden brown and has a more rounded body.