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Willie Walleye

Baudette, Minnesota
🦖Willie Walleye
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Size40 ft long
TypeGiant animals

Baudette's giant walleye, about 40 feet long, overlooks Baudette Bay from Willie Walleye Park. The first Willie, made of concrete and plaster, was dedicated in 1959; a fiberglass copy later replaced it because the original needed constant upkeep.

Where is Willie Walleye?

Willie Walleye is in Baudette, Minnesota. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Willie Walleye?

Willie Walleye is in Baudette, Minnesota. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Willie Walleye?

40 ft long.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Willie Walleye?

The closest on our map are Smokey Bear Statue in International Falls (about 55 miles away as the crow flies), Husky the Muskie in Kenora (about 73 miles away as the crow flies), Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji (about 87 miles away as the crow flies).

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