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walleye growth rates
Last Post 28 Sep 2010 06:21 PM by fisherfanatic. 6 Replies.
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rodrigoUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2322 rodrigo
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14 Sep 2010 09:55 AM
    Hey guys, A lake I've fished all of my life was stocked with walleye this year. Prior to 2010, I'd caught one, but this year, I've probably caught about 20 and I haven't been able to fish much. Most of these fish are about 9-12" long. It's Lake Lotawana in MO which is just east of Kansas City, How long until these fish reach 2# then 5#? Anyone know?
    Westwood, KS
    beeatchookUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:95 beeatchook
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    14 Sep 2010 08:05 PM

    I think growth rates have a lot of variables like forage base and probably the time span of nice weather (or at least not winter weather). I think I recall reading that a walleye in the widwest was about 12" long at 2 years of age. At 3 they were 15", 4 years they were 18" and at 5 they were 21".

    rodrigoUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2322 rodrigo
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    15 Sep 2010 06:18 PM
    Dang, they're a long skinny fish also. I was hoping around 3-4 yrs they'd be 3-5 #s. I'm looking forward to eating them, guess I'll need to wait a while.
    Westwood, KS
    PegsguyUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:4093 Pegsguy
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    16 Sep 2010 09:15 AM

    15-18" is prime size for eater walleye! Our local lake system has a slot limit, we are allowed 3 fish between 14 and 18 inches and 1 over 24. Most folks that keep fish don't bother with the larger fish. Tom
    Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian!
    UncleTomJigsUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:449 UncleTomJigs
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    16 Sep 2010 01:37 PM
    Walleye introduced into some North Georgia!  I was reading the new magazine on Georgia Fishing Regulations and what do I see but regulations for a Walleye Season.  I could not believe my eyes.  I don't how long it has been going on.  This opens a whole new world for Georgia Fishermen.  I for one am looking forward to it.  Thanks DNR!  Uncle Tom
    I built my own lure company as a young man--thus the name UncleTomsJigs. It grew so well I decided to give it up and go fishing with family, friends and especially grand children. I became disabled as a United Methodist Pastor IN 2002 and retired here in Coastal Georgia on a 10 acre lake where I continue to fish despite my disabilities. My wonderful wife and I enjoy fishing together. God has blessed us in so many ways and we pray the same for you. I am excited about having so many new friends all over this great country.
    arepp2User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:2 arepp2
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    21 Sep 2010 04:37 PM
    A good way to figure this out is to check out an age-length key from a study in your area. It'll tell you how many walleye at each legnth were found in the study, and what age they were. This'll help you guess about how many years it'll take 'em to grow to whatever size you're after. Here's one from washington state. Scroll down to Appendix B, and you'll see what I'm talking about. A bit of time on Google would probably turn up one for somehwere in MO http://pisces.bpa.gov/release/docum...0118-3.pdf
    When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. UWSP Graduate Student -Fisheries - Life Member Since 03/2004
    fisherfanaticUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1477 fisherfanatic
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    28 Sep 2010 06:21 PM
    Growth rates of Walleye (or any fish species for that matter!) depends mostly on forage and climate.
    "I may be physically at my computer right now, but my mind has gone fishing!" --Avid angler from MI and member since 2009--

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