Walleye – This nocturnal predator has big eyes adapted for low light and a formidable set of teeth. It feeds on crayfish, amphibians and fish. Spawning begins in late February and continues until almost April. Walleye prefer gravel shoals in streams but also spawn near a lake’s shore. Walleye taste great but are not especially hard-fighting sport fish.
Stripped Bass – Striped bass are of significant value for sport fishing, and have been introduced to many waterways outside their natural range. A variety of angling methods are used, including trolling and bait casting with live and deceased bait. Striped bass will take a number of live and fresh baits, including herring, bloodworms, mackerel, and shad, with the last being an excellent bait for freshwater fishing.
Hybrid Stripped Bass – Striped bass have also been hybridized with white bass to produce hybrid striped bass also known as wiper, Whiterock bass, sunshine bass, and Cherokee bass. These hybrids have been stocked in many freshwater areas across the US.
