• Characteristics - brassy olive buff above, white below; large, white glossy eyes and sharp teeth; no distinct bars or mottlings on sides, but caudal fin has white tip on lower lobe
• Distribution - statewide in large lakes and rivers
• Foods - mostly fish; other aquatic animals
• State Record - 14 pounds, 8 ounces - Des Moines River, Polk County, September 1986 - Gloria Eoriatti, Ankeny, Iowa
• Expert's Tip - backtrolling the upstream side of Mississippi River wing dams using crankbaits can provide sizzling walleye action!

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