Last Day for Priority Registration into 2023 Season!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 1st, 2023) – The 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) presented by Progressive is just around the corner, and TODAY is the last day to sign-up and get priority entry into the 2023 season.

Pro- & Co- Anglers wishing to enter into all four regular season events must register by 5pm central time today by clicking this link: Register Now or by calling the office at (580) 765-9031. After today, March 1st, anglers will still be able to register for each 2023 regular season event, however they will not receive priority into the event or events they register for.

2023 National Walleye Tour Schedule:

  • March 21-22 – Spring Valley, IL  | Illinois River
  • May 17-18 – Oshkosh, WI |  Lake Winnebago
  • June 22-23 – Pickstown, SD | Lake Francis Case
  • July 27-28 – Sault Ste Marie, MI | Mary’s River
  • September 6-8 – Devil’s Lake, ND | Devil’s Lake (CHAMPIONSHIP)

NWT showcases the nation’s top walleye professional anglers. Winning Pro-Anglers at each event will walk away with more than $100,000 in cash, prizes, and contingency bonuses based on a 125 boat field. Pro-Angler winners of each regular season 2023 event and the 2023 championship winner will win cash and a boat, motor, & trailer package.

Pro-Angler 1st Place Cash & Boat Payouts

  • March 21-22: Spring Valley, IL – Illinois River
    • 2023 Nitro ZV20 w/ Mercury Pro XS 225hp
    • Retail Value: $68,995, plus FRT & Prep
    • 1st Place Cash: $15,000
  • May 17-18: Oshkosh, WI – Lake Winnebago
    • 2023 Triton 206 Fishhunter w/ Mercury Pro XS 225hp
    • Retail Value: $68,250, plus FRT & Prep
    • 1st Place Cash: $15,000
  • June 22-23: Pickstown, SD – Lake Francis Case
    • 2023 Ranger 620FS w/ Mercury PRO XS 250hp
    • Retail Value: $89,995, plus FRT & Prep
    • 1st Place Cash: $15,000
  • July 27-28: Sault Ste Marie, MI – St. Mary’s River
    • 2023 Triton 206 Fishhunter w/ Mercury Pro XS 225hp
    • Retail Value: $68,250, plus FRT & Prep
    • 1st Place Cash: $15,000
  • September 6-8: Devil’s Lake, ND – Devil’s Lake (Top 40 Qualifiers)
    • 2023 Nitro ZV20 Pro w/ Mercury Pro XS 250hp motor
    • Retail Value: $68,995, plus FRT & Prep
    • 1st Place Cash: $30,000

For a complete breakdown of the payouts visit 2023 Payouts

New for the 2023 National Walleye Tour is the Pro-Angler of the Year presented by Progressive Insurance.   The winner of the Pro-Angler of the year will win a 2023 Ranger 620FS w/ Mercury PRO XS 250hp motor valued at $89,995.   This will be awarded at the conclusion of championship held on Devil’s Lake which will feature the top 40 pro- and top 40 co-anglers.   All anglers competing this season are also encouraged to review and sign up for all the various contingency and anglers advantage programs available to them.

Pro entry fees remain at $1,750, as in previous years. To read the updated rules and register for the 2023 National Walleye Tour tournaments, visit https://www.nationalwalleyetour.com/national-walleye-tour-register/

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About National Walleye Tour
National Walleye Tour (NWT) is part of the Outdoor Team Works family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support. For live updates and information, follow NWT on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.nationalwalleyetour.com to catch up on all the action.

2023 Proud Sponsors

Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Progressive, Nitro Boats, Ranger Boats, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Aftco, Garmin, Power-Pole, TH Marine, Sunline, Gamakatsu