Date Set for First Ever South Dakota Walleye Classic

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Think your a great walleye fisherman? Your chance to prove it is coming up this summer during the 1st Annual South Dakota Walleye Classic. The tournament will be held August 27-29 on Lake Oahe, near Akaska, SD. With a guaranteed $145,000 pay out, fishermen from across the country are expected to attend. George Kessler is the event organizer, he says The South Dakota Walleye Classic will provide a much needed economic boost to the Great Lakes region of South Dakota The South Dakota Walleye Classic is open to 120 teams of both professional and amateur fishermen. A Fishing Festival also is planned during the tournament to include entertainment, vendors, food and displays. For more information, visit www.sdwalleyeclassic.com. This event is made possible due to the matching promotional funds from the South Dakota Office of Tourism and Governor Mike Rounds Million Dollar Challenge.