Iowa Great Lakes (northwestiowanow.com) — Online registration is now open for the 43rd Annual Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend. The event will take place May 3rd and 4th, 2025.

Ten walleye fish have been tagged and released into the Iowa Great Lakes and the main goal is to catch one of these tagged fish. Together, the tagged fish are worth $43,000 in prize money.

The fishing contest starts at 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 3rd. Participants can fish through the weekend. The contest ends at 11:59 AM on Sunday, May 4th.

Besides the tagged fish, there are other ways to win prizes. Awards will be given for the largest fish caught. There will also be raffle prizes handed out during an awards luncheon.

Families and young people are welcome to participate. There is a registration option for youth anglers. Having more family members fishing can increase the chances of catching a prize-winning fish.

People interested in the event can sign up online now. Official 2025 Walleye Weekend T-shirts and sweatshirts are also available to order online while supplies last.

The Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend is an opportunity for community members to participate in a local fishing tradition.