A 30-inch Walleye from Pakwash Lake is an exceptional trophy fish that is typically between 20 and 25 years old.
Because Pakwash Lake is located in the cold, northern waters of [Sunset Country, Ontario](https://visitsunsetcountry.com/fishing/walleye), fish grow much slower and live significantly longer than their southern counterparts. According to [local Pakwash Lake data](https://www.facebook.com/pakwashlake/posts/grandpa-lets-go-fishing-again-pakwash-familylife-familyfishing-cottage-pakwashla/1890928702268277/), a walleye reaches 26 inches at roughly 20 years of age, meaning a true 30-inch monster has likely been swimming in those waters for nearly a quarter of a century.
* Cold Water Metabolism: The short growing season in northern Ontario slows down the fish’s metabolism. It takes a long time to build body mass.
* Female Longevity: A 30-inch walleye is almost exclusively a female. Female walleyes grow larger and live much longer than males, sometimes reaching up to 25–29 years in the wild.
* Conservation Success: A strict no Over Size Walleye , catch-and-release culture heavily promoted by local camp owners allow these fish to reach their maximum age and size potential.
Thank you for letting all the Walleye above 18.1″ Go Back to Reproduce.
