Leech Lake Walleye Tournament

10/15/2026

WE’RE HIRING! | LLWT | Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Director

Do you love fishing, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? The Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Tournament Director for the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament!

We’re looking for an organized, confident, people-focused leader to be the face of the tournament and help deliver a professional experience for our anglers and the community.

Responsibilities include:
• Serving as the primary point of contact for anglers
• Coordinating tournament operations and the awards ceremony
• Managing fish verification through the FishDonkey app and coordinating verifiers
• Supporting sponsor relationships and tournament partners
• Coordinating and working with the MC during the awards ceremony

TOURNAMENT WEEKEND: June 4–6, 2027

⏱️ ESTIMATED COMMITMENT: Approximately 50-60 hours, including five planning meetings, tournament weekend, and a post-event recap meeting. Additional angler communication may be needed leading up to the event.

Interested in learning more about this opportunity?

📞 Call Sarah Bruns at 218-507-5770
📧 Email [email protected]

Help us make the 2027 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament our best one yet!

LEGENDARY LAKE. LEGENDARY FISHING. LEGENDARY TRADITION.

10/13/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The countdown is on! The 2027 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament returns to legendary Leech Lake on June 5–6, 2027!

Legendary lake. Legendary fishing. Legendary tradition.

Whether you’re a returning competitor or planning to join us for the first time, get ready for another unforgettable weekend on the water!

📅 2027 TOURNAMENT DATES
Saturday & Sunday, June 5–6, 2027
📍 Leech Lake | Walker, Minnesota

🎣 REGISTRATION DATES ARE SET!

Registration will open in three phases, with priority given to returning teams and anglers.

🔹 PHASE 1: Returning Teams
January 11–22, 2027
Returning 2026 teams fishing with the same two-person team will receive priority registration on a first-come, first-served basis. The completed entry and $500 team registration fee must be received by January 22.

🔹 PHASE 2: Returning Anglers, New Partners
January 25–29, 2027
Returning 2026 registered anglers fishing with a new partner may register during this phase. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

🔹 PHASE 3: New Teams
Beginning February 8, 2027
Any remaining team openings will become available to new teams on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be established if registration exceeds the 155-team limit.

Gather your fishing partner, start planning your summer, and get ready to chase those walleyes!

We’ll see you on the lake! 🎣

🌐 leechlakewalleyetournament.com
📞 218.507.5770

07/31/2026

06/30/2026

Community Spotlight 🌟

We’re grateful for the incredible support from the Walker Area Food Shelf during this year’s Leech Lake Walleye Tournament check‑ins!

Their volunteers helped make the process smooth and welcoming for all our anglers — a true reflection of the caring spirit that keeps our community strong.

Pictured here: Terri Fierstine, Food Shelf volunteer, with Sarah Bruns, Executive Director of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber was proud to make a contribution in appreciation of the Food Shelf’s volunteer efforts and ongoing service to the Walker area.

Thank you to the entire Food Shelf team for all you do to support our neighbors year‑round! 💙

06/01/2026

2026 LLWT Final Results 🎣

151 teams registered.
146 teams weighed fish.
20 teams earned payouts.

Congratulations to our 2026 Champions, Boat #134 – Dual Newell’s Husband and wife duo, with a two-day total of 57.95 lbs!

Thank you to all the anglers, sponsors, volunteers, and fans who made another great LLWT possible.

🏆 Check out the Top 20 Payout Teams below!

06/01/2026

2026 LLWT FINAL LEADERBOARD 🎣

The official final standings are in!

A total of 151 teams registered for the 2026 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament, with 146 teams weighing fish over two days of competition on Leech Lake.

💰 The Top 20 teams earned tournament payouts, capping off another incredibly competitive year on one of Minnesota’s premier walleye fisheries.

🥇 1st – Boat #134 – Dual Newell’s M/F — 57.95 lbs
🥈 2nd – Boat #51 – Bullock & Juelson — 56.35 lbs
🥉 3rd – Boat #16 – Chuck Hasse — 56.32 lbs
4️⃣ Boat #78 – Carson Tembrock — 53.10 lbs
5️⃣ Boat #114 – Brock Anderson — 51.89 lbs
6️⃣ Boat #27 – Zachary Christenson — 51.32 lbs
7️⃣ Boat #90 – Caleb Garoutte — 51.12 lbs
8️⃣ Boat #22 – John Hoyer / Nathan Whiting — 50.76 lbs
9️⃣ Boat #102 – Tyler Malkowiak — 50.69 lbs
🔟 Boat #48 – Mitch Conley — 50.09 lbs
11. Boat #104 – Dan Ryan — 50.03 lbs
12. Boat #44 – Dom Broberg — 49.93 lbs
13. Boat #57 – Paul Brennan — 49.82 lbs
14. Boat #4 – Curb & Heller — 49.78 lbs
15. Boat #31 – Ryan Huston — 49.27 lbs
16. Boat #42 – Ryan Strand — 49.19 lbs
17. Boat #99 – Kelly Juelson — 48.37 lbs
18. Boat #79 – Re*****on Moren — 48.07 lbs
19. Boat #12 – Phil Peterson — 47.94 lbs
20. Boat #119 – Kaden Hudak — 47.86 lbs

Congratulations to all of this year’s payout teams, and thank you to every angler, sponsor, volunteer, and fan who helped make the 2026 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament another memorable weekend.

📊 Check out the complete final leaderboard below.

151 Teams Registered • 146 Teams Weighed Fish • Top 20 Paid

05/31/2026

We will be going live for Awards here shortly! Stay tuned!

05/31/2026

We’re heating up and setting the stage for the 2026 Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Awards Ceremony!

Join us tonight from 5–7 PM at Walker City Park as we celebrate an incredible tournament weekend on Leech Lake.

🌭 Brat Stand
🍺 Cold B**r Garden
🎶 Music by DJ Ryan Burns
🏆 Tournament Awards
🎟️ Raffles & Giveaways
😄 Plenty of fun and camaraderie

Whether you fished the tournament, volunteered, sponsored, or just want to be part of the excitement, come help us wrap up an amazing weekend.

And remember—this is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, helping support local programs, events, and organizations throughout the Leech Lake Area.

See you at the park! 🎉🎣🍻

05/31/2026

What a fish!!!!

Good morning from Leech Lake!

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Easier to Run. Better for Fish.™

Boat #51 - Bullock and Juelson with a 31.5" walleye in the Leech Lake Walleye Tournament.

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