If one were to catch a potential state record walleye in pool 2, what would one do? Do u have to release it right away or can u keep it in livewell and call dnr or someone to come out and verify and then release. Prob wont ever have to deal with this but it would be nice to know just in case 
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If one were to catch a potential state record walleye in pool 2, what would one do? Do u have to release it right away or can u keep it in livewell and call dnr or someone to come out and verify and then release. Prob wont ever have to deal with this but it would be nice to know just in case
A state record could not be certified from pool 2 as you have to immediately release all walleyes caught.
We were just talking about that last week while fishing P2.
We concluded that nobody will probably ever have to worry about it because pool 2 probably can’t produce an 18 lb walleye.
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Holst, ya beat me to it!
In all honesty, and this is no knock to the stretch of river – I don’t believe there’s a state record walleye in Pool-2. While Pool-2’s consistency to kick out ‘big’ fish is amazing – I’m not sure she can compete with Pool-4 or other trophy waters.
Just my opinion I guess.
GAH- and DD beat me to the Record part – I better brush up on my typing skills! 
Yeah ill never put any game fish in the livewell. Was just wondering if there was exceptions for state record fish to get them weighed and verified on the water. thanks pete
What if one had a certified scale in the boat? Just saying…
I thought all records were killed for DNR study? No?
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I thought all records were killed for DNR study? No?
That’s my understanding. The ‘carcass’ has to be identified by the DNR making a pool 2 state record an impossibility.
I don’t think Pool 4 could do it either. I think it could come close; but the state records have come out of a an area where the fish have big oily baitfish to eat and can live over 20 years. Pool 4 has the big oily baitfish part; but I believe the fish don’t have the longevity.
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Could you keep the fish, have it certified and just pay the fine or whatever? I suppose there is some stipulation saying that the fish has to be legally caught. Nevermind.
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If one were to catch a potential state record walleye in pool 2, what would one do? Do u have to release it right away or can u keep it in livewell and call dnr or someone to come out and verify and then release. Prob wont ever have to deal with this but it would be nice to know just in case
Its just like catching a state record out of season on any body of water. Back it goes.
I think pool 2 could kick out a walleye that could top the state record. It would be a freak of a fish. 14 to 15#s is a real possibility at the right time of year. That getting pretty close to the record. Dont think Ill hold my breath waiting for a record but it could happen.
That 32.5 in the spring would be pushing the 14 to 15# range. Now get one in the spring 1.5″s longer and you might be pushing a state record. 32.5 is a pretty good personal best. Think that is also one of the longest I have heard of coming out of pool 2. 
Imagine this fish at 30+ inches and full of eggs:
That fish was VERY heavy and was caught in the fall. I think Pool 2 might have a couple of monsters lurking around somewhere. If you really want to find one of them, I’d highly recommend fishing with Mike and not with me 
Rootski
wow looks like there is no pic of that 32″+ who would have guessed it…
I too would love to see the pic.
I am on the same wagon with most of you. I do not believe this fish would show up in P2. I honestly believe there are quite a few in there that go over 32 but even then doubt it has a shot but maybe???? A 15-16 lb fish is the top end of what I believe P2 can produce. I hope someone could prove me wrong one day.
I have the pic on my cell phone. I have no idea how to get it from my phone to my computer which is currently really slow and annoying. If you have a cell phone and want to see my 32 1/2 ill be more than happy to send just send me a pm with ur number. If not im sure ill figure it out when i get some free time soon.
Yep. You need to send it to someone that can get the phone pics up on facebook or the internet. Cant get the pictures of my phone either.
just send the pictures to your email like your sending a photo to a persons phone number and open it thru your email
Send it to my cell and I will post it: six five one 253 four eight one eight
Here are the two pictures I got via text.
Way to go on a nice fish.
nice fish! i’m assuming those are two separate fish…both sumos it looks like….i’ve been thinking about trying bullies for a while too. i had some last weekend but they died before i could fish with em.
thanks..yes 2 different fish. im in the red shirt and my buddy steve in the white shirt. he caught his catfishing with sucker.
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