22nd Annual Canada-US Walleye Tournament

Ontario's oldest, original live-release international walleye fishing competition, the Canada-U.S. Walleye Tournament is celebrating its 22nd year as a community-based event, with the funds raised by organizer Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce benefiting both Ontario fishing and the village of Bobcaygeon.

Held alternately on beautiful Sturgeon Lake or the Kawartha District’s Tri-Lake (Pigeon, Buckhorn and Chemong) -- site of the 1999 event -- the tournament strives for the best in challenge, entertainment and educational value for the maximum benefit to all concerned.

This year’s program will begin with a Friday, May 28, evening orientation with a 6 a.m. Saturday launch from Beach Park. Following a lock-through of Lock 32, the Trent-Severn Waterway’s oldest conveyance, the fishing will be on one of Ontario’s best grounds. Accessed by lock-through , the Saturday and Sunday weigh-ins will also be at Beach Park. Wrap-up and prize distribution will be on Sunday afternoon, at Caygeon Lanes, in time for a good trip home.

• Schedule
• Registration
• Prizes
• Rules
• Sponsors
• Tourist Info
• 1998 Winners

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Entry fee is $200 (Cdn) per team

To register, send name, address, phone number of both contestants along with your cheque or money order (in Canadian funds) to the address below. 

Second Contestant:................................................
Street:...........................................................
City:..................................
Province / State:......................Postal code:...............
Phone:.................................

Signatures
First Contestant....................................... Date.............

Second Contestant...................................... Date.............

Both Contestants must sign confirming that they agree to abide by the tournament rules

For more information, phone 1-800-318-6173 or (705) 738-2202 or e-mail the Chamber of Commerce at chamber@bobcaygeon.com

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Place -- Prize --- % of total prize money
1. $4320 ---- 20.0%
2. $3240 ---- 15.0
3. $2160 ---- 10.0
4. $1944 ---- 9.0
5. $1728 ---- 8.0
6. $1512 ---- 7.0
7. $1188 ---- 5.5
8. $1080 ---- 5.0
9. $972 ----- 4.5
10. $864 ----- 4.0
11. $756 ----- 3.5
12. $648 ----- 3.0
13. $540 ----- 2.5
14. $432 ----- 2.0
15. $216 ----- 1.0
Total $21600 ---- 100
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Rules

This is a live release tournament, which means live wells with circulators are compulsory. There is a penalty for dead fish. For the last few years, we have had a 95% to 98% live release record.
1. Eligibility: One team member must be over 18 years of age to be eligible to enter and anyone under 14 must have written parental consent.
2. To Enter: The entry form must be completed, signed and sent with the appropriate fee, in Canadian funds, to the correct address, to be received on a first-come basis. This is a two (2) person team competition, limited to 150 teams
3. Tournament Boundaries: As designated on the official boundary map, which every team will receive. Any fishing outside the designated area will be cause for disqualification.
4. Fishing Hours: Both days 6:30 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The field will be divided into two groups, if there are esufficient entries to warrant. Reverse starting order for the second day. All teams must start and finish at tournament headquarters. Teams late checking in at the end of the day will be given a one pound per minute penalty. Teams not checking in at the end of the first day will not be eligible to fish the second day. All boats must check in and there must be no fishing after check in.
5. Dead Fish: A penalty of one pound will be made for every dead fish.
6. Fish Limit: A maximum of 5 Walleye per day per team may be presented for official weighing. Minimum size is 14 inches, tip of nose to tip of tail. Fish smaller than this will receive a one pound penalty per fish and will be returned to the water.
7. Other Species: No fish other than Walleye may be held in the boat during the competition. Non-target fish caught inadvertently must be released immediately.
8. Fish Limit on Moving: No boat may have more than 5 fish in the live well when moving location.
9. Live wells: Live wells with circulators are mandatory for keeping the fish and must be used.
10. Artificial Lures: Artificial lures will be the only means of catching fish.
11. Pre-tournament practice: The tournament lake will be closed to competitors from 5:00 pm the day before the competition
12. Safety Rules: Approved flotation devices must be worn when the outboard motor is running. Kill switches should be used while in motion.
13. Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages may not be stored or consumed on a boat.
14. Fishing Regulations: All Federal and Provincial Fisheries and Boating regulations must be observed. Each boat will be given a numbered identification device which must be affixed to both sides of the boat, being clearly visible at all times. Official patrol boats will also be clearly identified.
15. Fair Play: In the interests of fair play, a distance of 50 yards. must be maintained from any anchored boat. A boat must indicate that it is anchored by placing the trolling motor in the upright position.
16. Leaving the boat: If the need arises to leave the boat one fisherman must stay with the boat and a written record of the time and duration of the stop must be kept.
17. Approaching Other Boats: No one should approach another boat except in the case of emergency.
18. Inspection: Each boat must be presented for inspection by tournament officials prior to the start each day. Boats may be inspected by tournament officials at any time during the competition. No person other than the two competitors should be in the boat during the competition.
19. Scoring: All prizes with the exception of the BIG FISH will be team prizes. A team may win only one (1) major team prize. All standings will be determined on the weight and number of fish. A tie for first place will be determined by a sudden-victory fish-off. If a tie occurs at any other position, the two positions will be determined by a coin flip.
20. Sportsman like Behavior: Teams may be disqualified for “un-sportsman like behavior” as determined by the tournament committee who may seek advice from a committee of fishermen
21. Rule Infraction: Contestants will be disqualified for violation of any tournament rules. There will be no refund of entry fees.
22. Competitors Draw: To qualify, at least one member of the team must be present at the draw.
23. Changes: Rules and regulations for the Canada-US Walleye Tournament may be changed. Prior notification will be given all entrants.
24. Acceptance: Upon acceptance into the tournament, there will be no refunds of fees. Any change in team members must be made in writing on or before the orientation night. No team member changes will be allowed after the orientation night.
25. Protests: Any protest must be made at the time of weigh in and be accompanied by a Can$75.00 deposit.
26. The tournament committee word is final.
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