Walleye
Stocked in 2019 as part of a study vs saugeye — present via stocking; don’t assume a huge wild population.
Season
- Similar low-light windows to saugeye when present.
- Spring and fall often better than bright summer midday.
- Night along breaks if bait and fish show.
Time of day
Dawn, dusk, night — classic walleye light windows.
Where on Hoover
- Same structural ideas as saugeye: breaks, points, channel edges.
- Public access only; boat helps cover water under 10 hp.
Limits reminder — verify
| Rule | Reminder (verify 2026–27) |
|---|---|
| Walleye / sauger / saugeye combined | Daily 6 |
| Minimum size (statewide table) | None listed on statewide table in 2026–27 PDF — verify HuntFish OH for Hoover |
Gear
- Same kit as saugeye — medium spinning, jigs, cranks.
- Measure and ID carefully (saugeye vs walleye).
Bait & presentation
- Jigs, soft plastics, crankbaits, harnesses where appropriate.
- Slow and low in cold water.
Notes
ODNR: walleye stocked 2019 (study vs saugeye). Treat as stocked presence; saugeye may still be the more talked-about bite — log what you catch.
Unofficial notebook only — not ODNR / City of Columbus / USGS. License required ages 16+. Confirm regs before you keep fish.