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The Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge is a successful 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 20, 2022. This is one you don’t want to miss!
Registration IS CLOSED for 2021.
Registration for 2022 will open March 1, 2022.
The registration form and links to pay online are on the registration page.
Big Fish Friday (BFF) will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022.
• 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 Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY beginning at 3:30pm.
• 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 tournament rules 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 Friday, August 19, 2022.
❖ Please reference enclosed Rules/Regulations for Weather Cancellations
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
No lines in the water until 6:00am. Weigh in at 3:45pm. (You must be in the Official “Cooler Line” by 3:30pm Sharp! Your team is responsib...
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Registration starts at 6:00pm. Must be registered before 6:30pm to avoid penalty.
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY, NY
At least one member of each team must be checked-in/registered and be present for the captain's meeting
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY, NY
Holiday Harbor at Chadwick Bay Marina, 30 Lake Shore Drive, 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 Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, NY
Lake Erie, Dunkirk, NY
Fishing Hours. Make sure you have read and understand all the rules of the event.
You must bring your cooler to the check-in station by th...
Lake Erie, Dunkirk, NY
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30 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, New York 14048, United States