As food thumb|Fresh walleye being cooked over a fire The walleye is considered to be a quite palatable freshwater fish, and consequently, is fished recreationally and commercially for food. Because of its nocturnal feeding habits, it is most easily caught at night using live minnows or lures that mimic small fish. Most commercial fisheries for walleye are situated in the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes, Retrieved 25 April 2022. Seafood Source and fried walleye is considered a staple of Canadian cuisine. Retrieved 25 April 2022. Cook Me Retrieved 25 April 2022. All Recipes In Minnesota, the walleye is often fished for in the late afternoon on windy days (known as a "walleye chop") or at night. Often served as a sandwich in Minnesota's pubs where the fish is very popular, deep fried walleye on a stick is a Minnesota State Fair food.
As food thumb|Fresh walleye being cooked over a fire The walleye is considered to be a quite palatable freshwater fish, and consequently, is fished recreationally and commercially for food. Because of its nocturnal feeding habits, it is most easily caught at night using live minnows or lures that mimic small fish Most commercial fisheries for walleye are situated in the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes, Retrieved 25 April 2022. Seafood Source and fried walleye is considered a staple of Canadian cuisine. Retrieved 25 April 2022. Cook Me Retrieved 25 April 2022 All Recipes In Minnesota, the walleye is often fished for in the late afternoon on windy days (known as a. "walleye chop") or at night. Often served as a sandwich in Minnesota's pubs where the fish is very popular, deep fried walleye o.n a stick is a Minnesota State Fair food.