walleye

noun

wall·eye | \ ˈwȯl-ˌī

Definition of walleye

1a : an eye with a whitish or bluish-white iris

b : an eye with an opaque white cornea

2a : strabismus in which the eye turns outward away from the nose

b : an eye affected with strabismus of this type

3 : a large vigorous North American freshwater food and sport fish (Stizostedion vitreum) that has large opaque eyes and is related to the perches but resembles the true pike

— called also walleyed pike

Examples of walleye in a Sentence

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In fact, the most recent sampling showed 92 percent of the walleyes were greater than 15 inches long. — Tyler Mahoney, kansascity, "The 2018 KC Star Fishing Preview: If you want to catch fish, here's the scoop | The Kansas City Star," 16 Mar. 2018 Among its potential suggestions: open season on walleye, bass and catfish, a permit system for whale-watching and spending millions on habitat restoration. — Evan Bush, The Seattle Times, "Draft recommendations for orca recovery include permit system for whale-watching, millions in funding," 24 Oct. 2018 Bass – have been very good on brush hogs or jigs on both the main lake and in the rivers, look for 8 feet or less of water; walleye - have continued biting well. — Tyler Mahoney Special To The Star, kansascity, "Fishing report: Prospects mixed on area lakes for week of June 20," 20 June 2018 If hiring a guide isn’t your thing, the Columbia also offers great fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye and more. — Jordan Rodriguez, idahostatesman, "Hit the road for your next fishing adventure. You might catch something new. | Idaho Statesman," 7 Mar. 2018 Mosquito Reservoir walleye and crappie fishing has been good. — cleveland.com, "Fishing Report for Feb. 9: Ice anglers still rule, but winter fishing slows," 9 Feb. 2018 Halfen also caught a 15-inch walleye casting a crankbait toward wood shoreline structure. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Lots of fish, summery weather greet anglers at Lake Chetek fishing opener," 5 May 2018 Plan a summer of festivals: Talk like a pirate, see a giant rubber duck, sip wine while eating walleye or watch the biggest World War II reenactment in the United States. — Laura Johnston, cleveland.com, "Find walleye tournaments, fix the plastic problem or: RocktheLake wrap-up," 12 Apr. 2018 Bass – have been very good on brush hogs or jigs on both the main lake and in the rivers, look for 8 feet or less of water; walleye - have really slowed down. — Tyler Mahoney Special To The Star, kansascity, "Fishing report: Catfish action picking up in Kansas, Missouri lakes," 11 July 2018

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