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Rush City, Minnesota: World's Largest Walleye

A 2,000-pound Walleye hooked by Paul Bunyan is on display, next to sign that provides all of its awesome stats. Self-proclaimed "Walleye Capital of the World," one among many.

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World's Largest Walleye

World's Largest Walleye caught by Paul Bunyan in Rush Lake! According to the accompanying sign, the walleye was 1999 lbs, 15 oz. and the bait was a 35 lb. Tiger Muskie.

[Mary, 07/07/2007]

And we see the advantages of traveling with a Vanna White-In-Training.

World's Largest Walleye

Address:
Rush Lake Rd, Rush City, MN
Directions:
West on town, at I-35 exit 159, southeast side.
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