THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

· 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