![]() ![]() Lake Erie is the most biologically productive of all the Great Lakes, often producing more fish for human consumption than all the other Great Lakes combined. But in Ohio, the walleye is at risk of dramatic population decline as warming lakes are decimating their prey and increasing the threat of invasive species. The unofficial state fish of Ohio, walleye are targeted by anglers who chase these toothy predators year-round in rivers and lakes, from boats and shore, and even through the ice. One subspecies, the blue pike, is believed to be extinct.įew fish have such a strong fan base as the cool-water-loving walleye. Threats to these fish include climate change, channelization, erosion, overfishing, and degraded water quality. The walleye population is relatively stable.
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