Dunkirk Walleye Fishing Tournament is May 31 to June 2, 2024 on the city pier.The tournament consists of a Big Fish Friday event (May 31), the main event (June 1) and a kids’ day (June 2).
To register for the upcoming WNY Walleye Classic or to become a vendor, visit www.primitivepatriotoutdoors.com or call Larsen at (716) 490-4226. Festival and event sponsorship questions can be referred to Hall at (716) 366-9886 or www.cityofdunkirk.com.
The main event starts Saturday with boat checks at 5:30 a.m. followed by the shotgun start at 7 a.m. where teams will all race off to their fishing location. The community is encouraged to come watch as the roar of 40 plus boats race off along the shores of Lake Erie. Cooler drop off is by 3:30 p.m. proceeded by the weigh in show at 5 p.m.
The biggest fish are weighed last to enhance the buildup of excitement to announce the winners and overall champion that day. T
West of the Mark – The Prime Project will take the stage from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. to perform live 90’s country music.
A kids’ fishing clinic and tournament will take place Sunday, June 2 starting at 10 a.m
The Primitive Patriot Outdoors WNY Walleye Classic will be the highlight of the festival consisting of 2 to 5 anglers weighing in their biggest six fish caught with top ten pay outs and top three biggest fish prizes on Friday and Saturday.
