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The Elkhart River Restoration Association (ERRA) stocks walleye fingerlings (6”-9” long fish) every two years in the Elkhart River at the Shanklin Park boat launch and at the boat launch in Violett Cemetery. These two locations allow walleye to access the River both above and below the Goshen Dam. The fish are hatched and raised at the Gollon Bait and Fish Farm in Dodgeville, WI.
Gollon Bait & Fish Farm
5117 Hwy 191
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: 608-935-2098
FFR # 112275
Walleye
Average Life span: 8 plus years
Average Mature Length: 25 plus inches
Average Adult Weight: 4-7 pounds
Walleye do well in cooler deeper water. They do better in a 2 acre or larger water body.
Walleye spawn once per year in early to mid April when water temperatures reach 40-45 degrees. They have very limited natural reproduction.
The young walleye feed on zooplankton until they reach 1 ½-2 inches and then switch to live feed. They will feed on small fatheads, small bluegills, perch, or anything else small enough to eat. They generally feed in the early morning or late evening.
They are a good choice for keeping the panfish population in check.
Stocking fatheads is an excellent forage option for walleye.
