In 2011, length limits were introduced to protect walleye from overfishing and to ensure the renewal of their populations. To find out what limits are allowed in the body of water where you fish, select your fishing zone.
To respect the length limits of walleye, you must learn to distinguish it from sauger. Walleye should also be transported in whole or in wallet fillets.
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Distinguish walleye from sauger
Although similar, walleye and sauger are distinguished by their behaviour, range and habitat.
Wallet fillets are compulsory, so that the species can be identified and the length determined where necessary. The accepted length of the fillets depends on the authorized length limit.
For walleye between 32cm and 47cm inclusively.
The 2 fillets must measure between 24cm and 35cm, measured from the tip of the caudal fin to the rear point at which the pectoral fin attaches to the fillet. These fins must remain attached to the fillets.
For walleye between 37cm and 53cm inclusively.
The 2 fillets must measure between 28cm and 40cm inclusively, measured from the tip of the caudal fin to the rear point at which the pectoral fin attaches to the fillet. These fins must remain attached to the fillets.
For walleye of a maximal length of 47cm inclusively.
The two fillets must measure 35cm maximum, measured from the tip of the caudal fin to the rear point at which the pectoral fin attaches to the fillet. These fins must remain attached to the fillets.
Note that it is prohibited to transport or possess elsewhere than the permanent residence filleted walleye from zone 25.