Some of the notable state records for walleye captures across the United States are as follows:

Top 5 State Records

 

1. 1. Tennessee: 25 lbs 0 oz, caught in Old Hickory Lake in 1960

 

1. 1. Arkansas: 22 lbs 11 oz, caught in Greer Ferry Lake in 1982

 

1. 1. Missouri: 21 lbs 1 oz, caught in Bull Shoals Lake in 1988

 

1. 1. Kansas: 19 lbs 1 oz, caught in Wilson Reservoir in 1996

 

1. 1. Nebraska: 16 lbs 2 oz, caught in Lake MacLast Content on Node:1017161onaughy in 1971

 

Other Notable State Records

 

• • Minnesota: 17 lbs 8 oz, caught in Seagull River in 1979

 

• • Wisconsin: 18 lbs 0 oz, caught in High Falls Flowage in 1933

 

• • North Dakota: 15 lbs 13 oz, caught in Wood Lake in 2018

 

• • South Dakota: 16 lbs 2 oz, caught in Lake Francis Case in 2002

 

• • Ohio: 16 lbs 3 oz, caught in Lake Erie in 1999

Please note that all the above-mentioned entries may change over time. It is always best to check with each state’s Department of Natural Resources or Fish and Wildlife agency for the most current information.

Interesting Facts

 

• • The world record walleye (25 lbs 0 oz) was caught in Tennessee, which is also the Tennessee state record.

 

• • Some of the catches are even already 40-60 years old, proving that breaking a state record for walleye isa formidable task.

 

• • The most commonly caged walleyes usually come from large reservoirs or the Great Lakes, where they can live up to expensive sizes.

Also, it is good to bear in mind the rules and laws set by the authority and occasionally release the fish in order to preserve the walleye stocks for the next generation of sportsmen.