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Registration is just $40 per angler regardless of age, gender, Veteran status, or whether you fish from shore, a kayak, or a boat. One registration gives you the opportunity to compete throughout the entire six week event.

Participants may fish anywhere within the U.S. waters of Lake Erie during the official tournament dates. All eligible fish must be weighed in according to the tournament rules.

The official weigh-in takes place at 404 E. Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, Ohio 44054. Complete weigh-in procedures and tournament rules are available for all registered participants.

No. One of the things that makes The Walleye Derby unique is that anglers can compete from shore, a kayak, or a boat. Every registered participant has the opportunity to catch a winning fish.

The grand prize is a brand-new, fully-rigged Warrior 238 boat package. Additional cash prizes and side pots are available for Veterans, Women, Kids, Shore, and Kayak anglers, giving participants even more chances to win throughout the derby.

As Lake Erie's water temperatures cool, walleyes become more active and feed aggressively, making fall one of the most exciting times of year to target trophy-sized fish. That's why The Walleye Derby is held during the heart of Lake Erie's legendary fall fishing season.