Walleyes

were either fry or small fingerlings. It is unknown whether an uneven sex ratio exists in hatchery-reared fry or small fingerling walleye, which the DNR will also investigate.

The DNR will continue to raise walleyes while conducting its investigation. Results will be shared and posted to the DNR’s Wisconsin Walleye Initiative webpage (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ Fishing/outreach/WalleyeInitiative. html) after the investigation.