The Kapuskasing River Walleye Tournament is a Northern Ontario Walleye Trail (www.nowt.ca) sanctioned event held on the Kapuskasing River. This tournament is eagerly anticipated by anglers as it has a well-deserved reputation for big walleyes. In 2006 it took a 13+ pounder to take big fish honors. In addition, the 40km section of river offers a variety of structure & cover to offer good fishing for all sizes of walleye.

The organizers run an excellent event with good prizes and hospitality. This is a must attend event on the circuit. They is limited boat field so sign up early if you don’t want to miss your chance at catching a walleye of a lifetime. Everything you need is available in the Model City.

2025 Dates:

  • August 7, 2024 – Rules meeting 7pm (Doors open at 5pm) – All teams must register, sign the waiver and attend the rules meeting.
  • August 8, 2024 – Day 1 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • August 9, 2024 – Day 2 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tournament Headquarters

Kapuskasing Sports Palace
70 Brunelle Road North
Kapuskasing, Ontario
KRWT HQ MAP

Tournament Location & Boundaries

  • Boat inspections and fish weigh-ins at the Fred Flat launch site
  • Full and complete Starting and Weigh in procedures will be explained in detail at the rules meeting.
  • Fishing Boundaries are from the Start/Finish Line north to Mattagami “100 foot narrows” and south to the mouth of the Groundhog River. All boundaries will be clearly marked and the map and will be available for viewing at the hall. All hazardous areas/zones will also be marked on this map.
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Registration

  • Fee: $400 (+4% fee if paying by credit card)
  • 2-person teams / per boat
  • See the KRWT Registration Page for full details and registration.

Enjoy your Stay!

  • Visit the Kapuskasing website for information on where to stay, eat, shop and more while you’re in town!
  • www.kapuskasing.ca