| There are tournaments for all types of fishing, | | | | competitive anglers. This gives them a chance to |
| especially for the species that are most popular | | | | work with friends and family to compete in a real |
| among anglers, which is why you'll find plenty of | | | | tournament that can give them experience for the |
| walleye fishing tournaments, especially in the northern | | | | future. Other sessions are held toward the beginning |
| United States and in Canada. Especially in Ontario, | | | | of July at Wabigoon Lake near Dryden and at the |
| where there are infinite locations to fish for walleye, | | | | Lake of the Woods in the Kenora area in mid |
| you'll find a number of tournaments in which to | | | | August, allowing youths an additional opportunity to |
| participate. Don't worry if you don't get in on one of | | | | participate in walleye fishing tournaments. |
| the big ones; there are plenty of smaller tournaments | | | | As the season progresses, the Northwestern Ontario |
| where you can get your feet wet as a newcomer or | | | | district only gets more competitive. You'll find Dryden |
| amateur that may even be better as a starting point, | | | | the host of a tournament during mid June, hosting |
| with fewer competitors equaling a better chance at | | | | the Dryden Walleye Masters, where there are |
| one of the small prizes. | | | | typically around 125 teams competing for a total of |
| A large amount of these walleye fishing tournaments | | | | around $125,000 in cash and prizes. If you haven't |
| take place in Northwestern Ontario. For example, on | | | | had enough by then, there are several more walleye |
| Rainy River in Emo, Ontario, you'll find the Emo | | | | fishing tournaments yet to attend. The beginning of |
| Walleye Classic, taking place usually in late May. This is | | | | July brings about the Paradise Cove Summer Walleye |
| a catch and release tournament that offers | | | | Classic, hosted on the Winnipeg River System in the |
| somewhere in the neighborhood of $36,000 in prizes. | | | | Minaki area. Prizes for the Daily Big Fish are |
| Around the same time, you can visit Red Lake and | | | | distributed, as well as many more fun prizes. The big |
| partake of or simply observe a very special | | | | In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail Super Pro |
| tournament. The Angler & Young Angler Walleye | | | | Tournament is held the 3rd and 4th weekends in July |
| Fishing Tournament targets those under the age of | | | | in Dryden on the Wabigoon chain of lakes, open to |
| 18 who enjoy fishing and aspire to become | | | | both professional and amateur anglers. |