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Thursday
Sep052024

2024 CHAMPIONS - IAN WATERER & MOTEI DEMERS

Congratulations to Ian Waterer & Motei Demers, the 2024 Kenora Walleye Open Champions!

Wednesday
Feb142024

Updated KWO Rules for 2024 and Beyond

The Kenora Walleye Open has adjusted it’s 2024 event format to align with the new Lake of the Woods Walleye regulations that came into effect on January 1st, 2024.
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The following changes have been made to the rules page:
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3e) Only one CRR fish per day, 70 cm and over may be submitted (no upgrades)
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3h) Daily limit per team shall be four (4) fish, one 70 cm and over CRR and three (3) slot fish 43 cm and under OR four (4) slot fish 43 cm and under.  At no time shall there be more than four (4) fish in the livewell.  A team shall not have more than three (3) slots 43 cm and under if they submit one 70 cm and over CRR fish.
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6d) All measurements will be taken with the tail laid flat and fully pinched with the mouth closed. (Jaw not in extended position)
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6f) If a contestant submits a fish that is judged to be within 43 cm to 70 cm, that fish will be disqualified for that day’s weigh
Wednesday
Feb142024

*New* Lake of the Woods Walleye Regulations

 

New Lake of the Woods Walleye regulations will be in effect on January 1st, 2024.
The Kenora Walleye Open will adjust it’s 2024 event format to align with the new regulations.
Here is a graphical summary from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources:

New Lake of the Woods Walleye regulations will be in effect on January 1st, 2024.The Kenora Walleye Open will adjust it’s 2024 event format to align with the new regulations.Here is a graphical summary from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources:

Wednesday
Feb142024

KWO Early Bird Entry Deadline Is April 30th, 2024

Planning for 2024 is well underway.  We will again be having a $1000.00 Early Bird Draw open to all entries received by April 30th, 2024.  
Angler feedback has been great.  We appreciate all questions and comments as this truly helps improve this great event.
Saturday
Aug082020

2020 KWO - Final Results

Paul Janzen & Justin Hebert are the 2020 Champions!  They weighed a massive 16.16 lbs on day 2 to secure the victory!

LEADERBOARD <<<Click Here

BIG FISH DAY 1 Results

BIG FISH DAY 2 Results

PRIZE STRUCTURE - Teams can contact JP Kennedy direct to arrange prize pickup.