Walleye Photos
Guided trips to catch walleye and muskee on Fontana, Glenville and Nantahala Lake.
The common name, "walleye," comes from the fact that this fish's eyes reflect light like a cats. This is the result of a light-gathering layer in the eyes called the tapetum lucidum which allows the fish to see well in low-light conditions. Walleyes can grow up to 30 inches and weigh as much as 25 lbs, but the state record in North Carolina is only 13 lbs 8 oz. caught on Lake Chatuge August 16,1986 with an old faithful spoon.
Walleye fishing is best from April till about July, with both day and night fishing trips available.
The common name, "walleye," comes from the fact that this fish's eyes reflect light like a cats. This is the result of a light-gathering layer in the eyes called the tapetum lucidum which allows the fish to see well in low-light conditions. Walleyes can grow up to 30 inches and weigh as much as 25 lbs, but the state record in North Carolina is only 13 lbs 8 oz. caught on Lake Chatuge August 16,1986 with an old faithful spoon.
Walleye fishing is best from April till about July, with both day and night fishing trips available.
