Michigan lakes are equally as impressive in the walleye department as those seen in Wisconsin. There are a number of different waterways throughout the state that offer up a healthy supply of walleye. The state records walleye came from Pine River weighing in at 17 pounds 3 ounces.

In addition to the great lakes of Superior, Huron and Michigan, there are a variety of smaller lakes within the state of Michigan that produce impressive numbers of walleye. For example, there is Black Lake which is 10,000 acres in size and is located at the northern most tip of the state in Waverly, Michigan. Burt Lake is a massive 17,000 acre lake standing in the northern portion of Michigan Lake that is good for walleye is Houghton Lake. This lake is an impressive 20,000 acres in size located in the north-east portion of the state. Not to be left off the list is the equally impressive Mullet Lake: Minnesota residents enjoy an abundance of walleye that run through the lakes and other waterways in the state. Unlike the previous mentioned states, Minnesota walleye are primarily found in smaller sized lakes as opposed to the big giants discussed earlier. Even on the smaller side, these lakes are still impressive.

There is Big Stone Lake in Ortonville, Minnesota that occupies 12,600 acres of space on the western border of the state. Cass Lake stands at 15,600 acres on the north-central portion of the state in the city bearing its name, Cass Lake, Minnesota. Two of the largest lakes for walleye fishing in the state are Lake Mille Lacs at 132,000 acres and Lake of the Woods at 950,000 acres in size.

Conclusion

These three states exhibit the largest number of lakes with a healthy walleye population. There are plenty more on the list. Finding the top lake is a matter of personal preference. Each angler will have a different name on the list of favorites.

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