Walleye Weekend
Summer in Sioux Lookout normally screams one thing—fishing! Boasting some of the greatest fisheries in the entire world, it is a no-brainer that Sioux Lookout would also host a world class fishing tournament.
The tournament had to start somewhere, and that somewhere usually starts with a group of hard working dedicated volunteers. Fortunately for Sioux Lookout's anglers, there was an amazing group ready to take on the challenge. Spearheaded by Cory Lago and Christine Hoey, the tournament began its life as a Bass tournament, but after three years, the organizers decided to capitalize on the most popular fish in the area. Therefore "Walleye Weekend" was created. The inaugural Walleye Weekend took place in 2007, and other than a pandemic forced cancellation during 2020, the previous tournament celebrated the 13th year of the successful event. This three day, weekend tournament, is one of the "can't-miss" events that takes place in Sioux Lookout.
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Northern Experience Magazine 2022/23
