Photo: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa will host a walleye fishing challenge for the second time this spring.
The tournament uses the MyCatch mobile app so people can record their catch. Participants take a picture of the fish on a measuring device and once the fish is reviewed and meets rules, it appears on a live leaderboard where anglers can see who is in the lead to win prizes.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says last year one fisherman caught 200 walleye.
The tournament is May 1st through the end of June.
Anglers will have the chance to win weekly prizes while while contributing to DNR fisheries research, helping improve walleye fishing in the state. DNR fisheries biologists will use the generalized lake and river catch data entered to assess and manage walleye populations across Iowa.
Anglers can register for the Iowa Walleye Challenge at https://www.anglersatlas.com/event/680/2023-iowa-walleye-challenge-2023. There is a $25 fee to enter the tournament.