Walleye Weekend 2022

Hooks were baited and boats were being backed into the waters of the Iowa Great Lakes early Saturday as the annual Walleye Weekend fishing tournament got underway. Anglers tested the waters in several of the local lakes as they searched for the one of the 10 specially tagged walleye capable of yielding the $40,000 grand prize. The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce said Monday none of the contestants reeled in any of the winning fish, but anglers who signed up for the extended contest may still collect a portion of the prize money if they successfully snag a tagged walleye before the end of August. A number of other prizes were awarded Sunday for the heaviest stringers of various fish.