Arnolds Park, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The big news from the season opener on the Great Lakes is that a tagged walleye was caught for the first time since 2017.
In other results: the heaviest Northern Pike was caught by Tyrel Godberson of Marcus – 11.84 pounds.
The heaviest stringer of bullhead was caught by Chris Daisy of Spirit Lake, the heaviest stringer of panfish was caught by Shannon Gustin of Lakefield at 6.27 pounds, and the heaviest stringer of walleye was caught by Spencer Vaccura of Jackson and it weighted 7.75 pounds.
Chamber Director Blain Andera thanks the sponsors, volunteers, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources for their help, and the anglers from 21 states that participated in the 43rd annual tournament.