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BAY FRONT PARK - home of Willie the Walleye
WEIGHT: 9,852 pounds
LENGTH: 40 feet 4 inches
GIRTH: 21 feet 4 inches
Weighing in at 2 tons and measuring 40 feet long, Willie Walleye is definitely in keeping with Minnesota's Paul Bunyan style proportions! He is the biggest lunker ever to be produced in Lake of the Woods! Willie is the mascot for the Walleye Capital of the World. He is located on International Drive overlooking the Baudette Bay. Willie made his debut into showbiz June 21, 1959 and is probably the most photographed Walleye in the world. Willie Walleye Day, is an annual celebration held in June.
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Willie Walleye, Baudette, MN
Featured in World's Largest, a documentary about large statues.
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http://www.worldslargestdoc.com
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