Rules & Regulations
"Each year, after each tournament we send a check to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to aid in research and the development of life-extending drugs and therapies for those affected by cystic fibrosis. Thank you for all who participated!" - The Ballou family
Plaques will be awarded for the top 3 places, including largest walleye.
2024 Rules
and Regulations.
All Minnesota Boating and Fishing Laws Will Be Enforced.
Eligibility: Anyone with a valid fishing license is eligible so fish in the tournament. Total entry fee is $300 per team. Contestants MUST check in the and be present at the rules meeting where each team will receive their official weight bag and number: Friday, October 4, 2024.
Tackle and Equipment: Artificial and live lures may be used. Each contestant may use one rod. Only two anglers are allowed per boat. Boating entrants only.
Fishing Area: Cass Lake. All boats must leave from and return to Stony Point Resort.
Tournament Host: Stony Point Resort, Cass Lake, Minnesota. For more information about accommodations please click on the following: "Tournament Accommodations - Stony Point"
Fishing Hours: The tournament will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 5, 2024, staggered start and end. For example: Boats 1-15 will launch at 8 a.m. and check in at 3:00 p.m. Boats 16-30 will launch at 8:15 and check in at 3:15, etc.
Scoring: Prizes will be based on most weight to the hundredth of a pound during the day of the tournament. Each boat will weigh 6 Walleye per boat with 2 fish over 20 inches per boat or all 6 under 20 inches. Patrol boats will be in the area. Payout subject to change depending on number of final boat count and entries.
Sonar: There will be NO Forward Facing Sonar allowed.
Entry Fee: $300
cashier's check, personal check, or money order to be sent to:
Cystic Fibrosis Walleye Classic
attn: Steve & Julie Ballou
28027 Roadrunner Dr NE
Pennington, MN 56663
***Accepted entries will only be assigned a team number upon receipt of payment and registration form.