Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Trophy Walleye Lurking in Arkansas Rivers

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“Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Trophy Walleye Lurking in Arkansas Rivers
Biologists teamed up in February and March to sample Walleye in streams and rivers across north-central and eastern Arkansas. Using boat electrofishing gear, Walleye were collected from the Spring River, Eleven Point River, and the lower White River near Batesville. Biologists measured each fish for length and weight and collected a small tissue sample as part of a statewide effort to better understand the Walleye’s genetic diversity and distribution across Arkansas.

Although anglers often associate Walleye fishing with large, deep reservoirs, these rivers hold some true trophies. A few of the Walleye collected measured around 30 inches and weighed over 8 pounds. The largest was a female from the White River near Batesville, measuring 30 inches and tipping the scales at 11 pounds.

With trophies like these cruising our rivers, now is the perfect time to grab a rod and get on the water!”

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