Age And Growth Of Walleye In Alabama

Walleye, Stizostedion vitreum, were collected from 14 sample sites in Alabama from January through March 1977-1982 to obtain information on age and growth. Walleye Age III and older from 2 state-owned public fishing lakes had significantly greater growth rates than 173 walleye collected from Mitchell Reservoir. Alabama walleye generally had slower growth rates than those reported from other southeastern reservoirs and rivers.