42nd Walleye Derby Countdown
Latest Derby News
Jan 13 2026
Update
Early Bird Prize Packs!
It Pays Big to Sign-up Early!
When you sign-up for the annual walleye derby in-person or online you will be entered cumulatively every month into an Early Bird Prize Pack Drawing.
These exclusive drawings include the launch party, and every month leading up to the main event, you can potentially have up to 7 chances to win a prize. Limit one per person.
Jan 13 2026
Jan 7 2026
Update
New Sponsor Raffle!
We are happy to announce that the Derby is holding a Sponsor Raffle provided by Traxstech!
Over a $1,300 Retail Value!
Enter for a chance to win this great derby sponsor prize to startout your 2026 season!
2 - Triple Trees
2 - 36” Tracks
2 - Tree Cup Holders
2 - Sets of End Caps
Jan 6 2026
Update
Announcing the Derby Daily Walleye $1000 Per Day
We are very proud to announce this new prize to our contestants for this year, we are sure this will make for even more fun on the water.
Rules and Other Details...
- Every adult contestant is eligible to win any of the nine days.
- Only the highest cash prize won by each person during the Derby will be paid out and cannot be combined with any other main Derby winnings. The lower dollar amount of winnings will be forefitted in lieu of the higher dollar prize. This excludes calcuttas.
- The heaviest fish of each day of the nine days will be paid.
- All standard Derby Rules will apply.
Jan 6 2026
Jan 5 2026
Update
Announcing the Derby Youth Weekend!
We are happy to once again announce that the Derby Youth Weekend will be ready to go for this years event thanks to our long time sponsor Lakeshore Hardware!
Rules and Other Details...
- Heaviest 23" minimum length walleye caught by a youth 16 & Under and acurrent STWA Junior Member
- Must be fishing with a legal guardian 18 years old and over who is also in the Derby and that persons name must also be noted on the weigh slip when a youth fish is entered
- Lifetime fishing license to the winner or the equivalent value in gear if the winner already has a lifetime fishing license
- All other Derby rules apply
- No Bad Weather/Wind Rescheduling
Dec 4 2025
Update
Weigh Station Sign-Up
Please visit our sign-up page and select the station of your choice to volunteer for the Derby. Note all stations must have at least two people per day to be opened for the Derby. Failure to fill a station for that day with at least two people will force us to close that station.
Dec 1 2025
Update
We are pleased to announce our 42nd Annual Walleye Derby Launch Party.
Please stop by the Club on January 3rd!
Doors Open at 5:30pm
Sign-Up Early to get into the Early Bird Drawings!
New Derby Highlights will be Covered
Bar and Kitchen will be Open
- Free Walleye Dinner with Fries
- Cash Bar for Drinks
Sign-Up for the Derby and receive a ticket for a drawing for Sponsor Gift Certificates
50/50 Drawing, Giveaway Prizes, Lure Board
Dec 1 2025