https://m.startribune.com/to-catch-a-walleye-10-tips-for-the-fishing-opener/258521681/

Ever wonder where the walleye in our lake come from?

Lone Lake is not considered by the DNR, (Department of Natural Resources) as a walleye lake, but walleye are preferred by many who fish. The DNR stocks Lone Lake with only walleye, usually in the "fry" stage. Fry are recently hatched fish.

In a normal year, in early spring, teams of six to eight people harvest walleye eggs and sperm that are usually netted in the Pine River near Jenkins, Minnesota. The parent walleye is released back into the river and the spawn are then transported to the Brainerd hatchery where they are grown to "fry" size. Once the fish reach the desired size, they are transported by truck in 250-500 gallon tanks. Lastly, they are released into the host lake.

In 2017 and 2018, the DNR released 74,000 walleye fry into Lone Lake and in 2019 the DNR released 3,000 fingerlings into Lone Lake. Fingerlings are four to six months old. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, walleye eggs were not harvested this year.

Keep in mind, barbless hooks and practicing catch and release is always a good option to help our small walleye grow to a larger size and keep our lake stocked with new generations.

(Thanks to Martin Cook, former LLPOA board member, and Rick Bruewitz, DNR local fisheries supervisor for the detailed information.)

Enjoy your fishing experience.