Walleye fishing tournaments are common events across the Midwest, with events from the national level all the way down to the local level. However, coverage for these events is often minimal, which is why our goal is to provide accurate updates regarding these events!
Our revamped Fishing Tournament News page will include schedules, results, updates, and analysis from several tournaments including the National Walleye Tour (NWT), Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC), Head2Head Pro Walleye Circuit, The Fishing Crew (South Dakota), Nebraska Walleye Series, and more!
Whether you’re looking to fish tournaments, or just follow along, this is your best source for staying on top of everything happening in the walleye fishing tournament world!
2026 Tournament Schedule Tracker
There are thousands of walleye tournaments that take place across the country every year. In South Dakota, there are often over 200 tournaments alone that will occur across the state. Check out the new Tournament Tracker, which details all the major tournaments we’re paying attention to!
July
- July 11: Tom and Matt Hill Memorial Walleye Tournament, Lake Oahe – West Whitlock Recreation Area
- July 13-14: Head2Head Pro Walleye Circuit, Mississippi Pools 7, 8, 9
- July 18-19: The Fishing Crew, South Dakota Governor’s Cup, Lake Oahe – Pierre, South Dakota
- July 18: South Dakota Lieutenant Governor’s Cup, Lake Oahe – Spring Creek Marina
- July 23-24: Masters Walleye Circuit, St Marys River – Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
- July 25: Ben Karst Fishing Memorial, Lake Oahe – West Whitlock Recreation Area
- July 30-31: National Walleye Tour, Bay of Green Bay – Oconto, Wisconsin
August
- August 17-19: Head2Head Pro Walleye Circuit Championship, Sturgeon Bay
- August 21-22: Masters Walleye Circuit, Bitter Lake – Webster, South Dakota
- August 22: Nebraska Walleye Series, Kevin J Murray Tournament, Lewis and Clark Lake – Yankton, South Dakota
- August 23: Nebraska Walleye Series, Lewis and Clark Lake – Yankton, South Dakota
- August 27-29: National Walleye Tour Championship, Lake Sakakawea – Garrison, North Dakota
- August 29-30: The Fishing Crew, Stockman’s Livestock Fall Brawl, Lake Oahe – Pierre, South Dakota
September
- September 18-19: Masters Walleye Circuit, Cass Lake – Cass Lake, Minnesota
October
- October 1-3: World Walleye Championship (MWC), Devils Lake – Devils Lake, North Dakota
- October 10: Fall Lake Francis Case Walleye Tournament, Lake Francis Case, Chamberlain, South Dakota
- October 24-25: Nebraska Walleye Series, State Championship, Lake McConaughy – Ogallala, Nebraska
2026 Tournament Results
2026 South Dakota Governor’s Cup Full Results
The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Cup is in the books. After two days of fishing, Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle have gone back-to-back capturing their second South Dakota Governor’s Cup Championship.
Schilling and Beadle Go Back-to-Back with Historic South Dakota Governor’s Cup
The South Dakota Governor’s Cup concluded Sunday, July 19 and at the end of two days of fishing it was Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle on top with 58.02 pounds. Following a historic Day One, which saw Schilling and Beadle bring 33.27 pounds and the largest single day bag in Governor’s Cup history, their second day bag of 24.75 was enough to capture the victory.
2026 South Dakota Governor’s Cup Sees Historic Day One
Day One of the 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Cup is in the books, and after one day of fishing it’s once again Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle sitting on top the leaderboard with 33.27 pounds, which sets a new single day record for a six-fish bag in the Governor’s Cup.
Lake Oahe Slugfest Ends with Jason Stahl National Walleye Tour Champion
The 2026 National Walleye Tour event on Lake Oahe was nothing short of a heavy weight fight, with big fish, big waves, and big weather. When the scales settled, it was South Dakota angler Jason Stahl on top.
Eimers Capture Second Straight Cedar Shore Resort Tournament Victory
For the second straight year the hometown father and son team of Coledon and Glenn Eimers captured the victory for the Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament.
South Dakota Walleye Tournament News
The Fishing Crew Announces 2026 Tournament Schedule
The Fishing Crew has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will include staples such as the Cedar Shore Resort Tournament, Sharpe Showdown, and South Dakota Governor’s Cup as well as new events.
Nebraska Walleye Tournament News
Nebraska Walleye Series Announces Inaugural 2026 Schedule
The Nebraska Walleye Series will be sponsored by Good Life Proteins, and includes six qualifying events and a championship, with the season spanning from April to October.
National Walleye Tour News
National Walleye Tour Announces 2026 Schedule
The National Walleye Tour has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will feature four qualifying events across three states and a championship event.
Masters Walleye Circuit News
Masters Walleye Circuit Announces 2026 Schedule
The Masters Walleye Circuit, presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas, has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will feature six qualifying events across five states.
Find More Fishing Reports
In addition to updates regarding the tournament circuits across the country, we also provide fishing reports regarding the best bites the boys are currently on! Find the latest fishing report, and more, on our Fishing Reports page!
