See all Seafood Buying Guides Walleye_whitebackground.png Common Name:WalleyeScientific Name:Sander vitreus Find Sustainable Products Seafood guides quicktabs Seafood ProfileBiology & HabitatScience & ManagementConservation CriteriaSustainability SummarySuppliers Sourcing Summary lbs. Walleye is a freshwater fish native to lakes and streams throughout the northern midwestern United States, and Canada that is extremely popular with sport fishermen. Most commercial supplies of walleye come from Lake Erie, Lake Winnipeg, Lake of the Woods, and other large Canadian lakes. In the United States, commercial fisheries are prohibited in the Great Lakes in order to protect recreational walleye fisheries, however, there is a small commercial fishery in Red Lake, Minnesota. Buyers regard walleye as one of the best-tasting freshwater fish due to its sweet, mild flavor. Because walleye has naturally opaque eyes, it’s best to judge its freshness based on the flesh and skin. Harvest Methods Wild Botto...
