Fishing Tournaments We're Part Of
Every fall, Lake Erie turns into one of the biggest walleye battlegrounds in the country. Captain Ryan Foster is connected to two of the largest tournaments on the lake — the Walleye Slam and the Lake Erie Fall Brawl — both of which overlap with prime fall walleye season on Erie.
2026 Progressive Walleye Slam
One of the largest walleye tournaments in the country, built to be family-friendly and centered on Lake Erie's local businesses, charter captains, and angling community.
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Dates: Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 12:01 a.m. – Sunday, November 29, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.
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Weigh-in locations:
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Fishermans Central — 4070 E Harbor Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 (9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily, 419-573-6650)
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Buckshot's Bait & Tackle — 10408 Corduroy Rd, Curtice, OH 43412 (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily, 419-836-7351)
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Lake Shore Bait & Tackle — 81 Minnesota Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004 (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily, 440-964-3174)
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Cranberry Creek Marina — 4319 Cleveland Rd E., Huron, OH 44839 (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily, 419-433-3932)
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Prizes: Top prizes include a boat and a truck, with cash payouts down through 10th place in the Main category, plus separate prize categories for Kayak & Shore, Women's, Kids, and Veterans divisions. 2025's total payout across all categories and side pots was over $302,000.
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Contact: 614-361-5548 · info@walleyeslam.com
Lake Erie Fall Brawl
The largest walleye fishing tournament on Lake Erie, running alongside the Walleye Slam through the fall migration.
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Dates: Through Monday, November 23, 2026
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Location: Lake Erie, based out of Lorain, Ohio
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Target species: Walleye
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Entry fee: Not publicly listed — confirm directly when registering
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Registration: Open now
