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I'm not so sure that (red font) is a true statement. I would guess that, on average, Walleyes spawn shallower than bass. Walleye require rocky, moving water for successful spawning. On natural lakes, this means windward shorelines. Most states that have a Walleye population close the season during the spawn because they are so shallow and accessable.

You may be correct. I should have made that a more generalized statement. I lived half of my life in the north around lakes and walleyes, and half in the south on bass waters. Walleyes generally are in clearer water. Sunlight must reach fish eggs to enhance the developement process. In clear water sunlight reaches greater depths. I assumed walleyes could reproduce at a greater depth. I have seen thousands of bass nests, some so shallow the females dorsal fin is almost out of the water. Walking many shorelines, I do not recall ever seeing a walleye spawning or swimming shallow. If any professional fisheries people are on here we could get the true scoop. I know sight fishing for bass is huge and has won many tournaments. I have never heard of sight fishing for walleyes, maybe it is illegal?