Leech Lake Walleye Tournament

08/16/2024

08/15/2024

Join us at Walker Public Dock from August 22-24 for an action-packed weekend! Enjoy early morning take-offs, afternoon weigh-ins, a lively beer garden, demos by factory reps and pro staff, and live music. See you there!

06/25/2024

We are still looking for 2024 Ethnic Fest food and craft vendors. For information call the Leech Lake Chamber of Commerce (218-547-1313) or visit https://leech-lake.com/ethnic-fest-2/ for registration forms.

06/11/2024

The 2024 Leech Lake Walleye Tournaments was an unbelievable success. The Chamber of Commerce along with the volunteer committee members are excited to give back to the community. Donations were given to the WHA Soccer received by Alexa Kennedy. Donation to the Walker Community Center accepted by Chad Trapier. Donation to the Leech Lake association pictured John Eaton. Donation to the Food Shelf received by Judy Kadlec-Fuller and Linda Nye.

06/09/2024

We all had so much fun making the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament a success. Hope you all had fun too!

06/03/2024

06/02/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our event! Your enthusiasm and involvement made it truly special. We appreciate each and every one of you. Hope to see you all again next year!

06/02/2024

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers, friends, and family who made our event a success! Your hard work, dedication, and support mean the world to us. We couldn't have done it without you!

06/02/2024

2024 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Results

1st Place Justin Mckee & Mike Mckee 54.70 lbs.
2nd Place Zachary Christianson & Toby Kvalvog 53.98
3rd Place Nick & Gretta Cekalla 52.76
4th Place Mark Hightower & Mogan Salo 52.63
5th Place Kyle Minke & Cory Minke 51.38
6th Place Kaden Hudak & Duane Hjelm 49.95
7th Place Caleb Garoutte & Joe Anderson 48.90
8th Place Mitch & Samantha Hackemueller 47.53
9th Place Kelly Juelson & Micheal Juelson 47.08
10th Place Matt Eilertson & Deron Eilertson 46.16
11th Place Mitch Weber & Marlin Weber 45.73
12rh Place Nathan Ott & Chaz Dubias 44.56
13th Place Dan Ryan & Matt Holmgren 44.48
14th Place Austin Michaud & Brad Mischaud 44.29
15th Place Brad Dirkman & Mike Dirkman 43.97
16th Place Donald Kehne – Adam Kopacek 43.64
17th Place Matt Weber & Jordan Backhouse 43.20
18th Place Corey Jahn & Dayton Jahn 42.66
19th Place Mike Straus & Jared Hart 41.90
20th Place Troy & Mark Adams 41.22

Overall Day One (Big Basket) Mark Hightower & Morgan Salo 27.99 (Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)

Overall Day Two (Big Basket) Justin McKee & Mike McKee 28.91(Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)

Comeback Award Keith Lindenfelser & Girard Reinking Moved 101 teams up.

Male/Female Nick & Gretta Cekalla 52.76 (Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)

Female/Female Jackie Nieland/Sophie Landerville 9.54 (Reed Outdoor Outfitters and Lews Fishing)

Adult/ Youth Tony Freeman & Emilee Freeman 32.02 (Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)
Big Fish Day one Nick & Gretta Cekalla 29.25
Big Fish Day two Nick & Gretta Cekalla 30.25
50th Overall Greg Harberts & Chris Anderson 31,71
Lews Fishing Prize
75th Overall Chad Bleeker & Logan Melstrom 25.22
Lews Fishing Prize

Total Fish for tournament – 1489
82 Fish over 26”

2024 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Results
1st Place Justin Mckee & Mike Mckee 54.70 lbs.
2nd Place Zachary Christianson & Toby Kvalvog 53.98
3rd Place Nick & Gretta Cekalla 52.76
4th Place Mark Hightower & Mogan Salo 52.63
5th Place Kyle Minke & Cory Minke 51.38
6th Place Kaden Hudak & Duane Hjelm 49.95
7th Place Caleb Garoutte & Joe Anderson 48.90
8th Place Mitch & Samantha Hackemueller 47.53
9th Place Kelly Juelson & Micheal Juelson 47.08
10th Place Matt Eilertson & Deron Eilertson 46.16
11th Place Mitch Weber & Marlin Weber 45.73
12rh Place Nathan Ott & Chaz Dubias 44.56
13th Place Dan Ryan & Matt Holmgren 44.48
14th Place Austin Michaud & Brad Mischaud 44.29
15th Place Brad Dirkman & Mike Dirkman 43.97
16th Place Donald Kehne – Adam Kopacek 43.64
17th Place Matt Weber & Jordan Backhouse 43.20
18th Place Corey Jahn & Dayton Jahn 42.66
19th Place Mike Straus & Jared Hart 41.90
20th Place Troy & Mark Adams 41.22

Overall Day One (Big Basket) Mark Hightower & Morgan Salo 27.99 (Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)
Overall Day Two (Big Basket) Justin McKee & Mike McKee 28.91(Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)
Comeback Award Keith Lindenfelser & Girard Reinking Moved 101 teams up.
Male/Female Nick & Gretta Cekalla 52.76 (Reeds Outdoor Outfitters & Lews Fishing)
Female/Female Jackie Nieland/Sophie Landerville 9.54 (Reed Outdoor Outfitters and Lews Fishing)
Adult/ Youth Tony Freeman & Emilee Freeman 32.02
Big Fish Day one Nick & Gretta Cekalla 29.25
Big Fish Day two Nick & Gretta Cekalla 30.25
50th Overall Greg Harberts & Chris Anderson 31,71
75th Overall Chad Bleeker & Logan Melstrom 25.22

Total Fish for tournament – 1489
82 Fish over 26”

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06/01/2024

Thank you SuperOne, Ortons Oil and Village Square for all the goodies and food for fishermen and volunteers! YUM

06/01/2024

Thank you Faster Solutions - Arvig - and De La Hunt Media for all the technical sponsorship we needed this weekend.

06/01/2024

The Leech Lake Tourism is our partner to keep Leech Lake in the spotlight and a destination!

06/01/2024

The swag bags were packed with care with products from these wonderful sponsors.

06/01/2024

Thank you to our sponsors for making the Leech Lake Walleye Happen!

06/01/2024

The official rules for the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament is The Judge Tournament Ruler!!

06/01/2024

Our sponsors are excited to see who takes away the BIG MONEY!! 5:30 PM @ Walker City Park

06/01/2024

Northern Lights Event Center and Reeds Outdoor Outfitters will be excited to have their prizes handed out to the winners today at 5:30 pm @ Walker City Park.

06/01/2024

Some more great looking walleye!🎣

06/01/2024

Big thank you to village square for lunch!

06/01/2024

The current unofficial Top 5

1. Boat #78 Nick Cekalla
2. Boat #46 Justin McKee
3. Boat #133 Matt & Deron Eilertson
4. Boat #27 Dan Ryan
5. Boat #22 Kelly Juelson

There’s still time left. Keep up the good work!

06/01/2024

Another great catch for boat #78

06/01/2024

Sunrise, boats, and big catches: unforgettable moments from the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament!

06/01/2024

Reeling in champions, one walleye at a time!

06/01/2024

Huge thank you to Ortons Oil and Northern Lights for providing breakfast to our fishermen!

06/01/2024

Volunteers getting ready for the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament

05/31/2024

Unofficial results from day 1 (5/31)

1. Boat #78 Nick Cekalla M/F
2. Boat #89 Mark Hightower
3. Boat #152 Matt Weber
4. Boat #145 Brad Dirkman
5. Boat #54 Ryan Klein

Good job to everyone that participated today. See you all tomorrow!

05/31/2024

One hour left!!