The Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge is walleye tournament in Dunkirk, NY on the Eastern Basin of Lake Erie. The event promotes competition, conservation and good sportsmanship. Successful tournaments in other ports have shown a need for this style of event in Dunkirk, NY.
Mark your calendars in for August 17, 2024. This is one you don’t want to miss!
The registration form and links to pay online are on the registration page.
Registration deadline August 11, 2024.
· You must register and pay the entry fee by August 11, 2024 to participate.
· Fishing time begins at 6:00am. You can depart any port or marina at anytime, however lines cannot be entered in the water until 6:00am.
· Weigh in will take place at the Clarion Hotel Pavilion, Dunkirk, NY beginning at 4:30pm.
· You must be in the Official “Cooler Line” by 3:30 pm Sharp! Your team is responsible for bringing your cooler/fish to the “Cooler Line”.
· Only one (1) fish shall be presented in the cooler, no other walleyes or species allowed in cooler.
· No loose ice or water baths allowed in cooler, bagged or block ice is acceptable.
· A maximum of nine (9) rods can be used at anytime.
· All waters of Lake Erie and upper Niagara River are legal fishing waters, including Canadian waters.
· All state and Federal Laws apply.
· All fish weighed for Big Fish Friday will be gill clipped.
· The top three (3) walleyes will be paid. All BFF prizes will be paid at the captain's meeting.
· No fish shall be altered in any way to increase the weight of the fish. A live well may be used as long as it is follows the main event rules. Rule #9 of the main rules also applies to Big Fish Friday.
· If a team is disqualified from Big Fish Friday, they will also be disqualified from the Main Event.
Please reference enclosed Rules/Regulations for Weather Cancellations
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Clarion Pavilion, 30 E Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
No lines in the water until 6:00am. Weigh in at 4:30pm. (You must be in the Official “Cooler Line” by 3:30pm Sharp! Your team is responsib...
Clarion Pavilion, 30 E Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Clarion Pavilion, 30 E Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Registration starts at 6:00pm. Must be registered before 6:30pm to avoid penalty.
Clarion Pavilion, 30 E Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Clarion Pavilion, 30 E Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
At least one member of each team must be checked-in/registered and be present for the captain's meeting
Clarion Pavilion, 30 E Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY
Have your boat inspected by a tournament official. There will be staff at the launch and on the docks. Bring your boat check slip to pick ...
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY
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30 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, New York 14048, United States
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