Kenora Walleye Open

KWO 2020 is moving to August 8th & 9th, 2020. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. FAQ 2020 Q. What is the new date for the Kenora Walleye Open?... A. Saturday, August 8th & Sunday, August 9th, 2020. Q. Will the rules be the same? A. The water surface temps are warm in August so we are exploring rule modifications to ensure the lowest mortality rate of the fish. Any change will be only for 2020 and will be announced well before the August 8th start date. Q. Why has the date changed? A. Ontario is still at a very early stage of re-opening the province due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. On June 2, Ontario announced a 4 week extension of all emergency orders. While certain businesses, services and public spaces are beginning to open, the KWO committee feels that delaying the tournament by 5 weeks is best to ensure a safe event for everyone. Q. August 8th & 9th?! That’s KBI weekend! A. I know! Unfortunately, the KBI was cancelled this year. We love the KBI and can’t wait to see the event back in 2021. Q. August 8th & 9th doesn’t work for me and I’ve already registered! Can I get a refund? A. Yes! Full refunds are available up to 2 weeks before the tournament (July 31 @ 7:00pm) Q. When is the 2021 KWO? A. July 10th & 11th, 2021. Q. Where do I catch Walleyes in August? A. In the lips.

2020 Winners Paul Janzen & Justin Hebert. Also check out the Prize structure sheet. Also added to main page of kenorawalleyeopen.com

2020 Kenora Walleye Open Rules Meeting

Anyone who is fishing the KWO on Lake of the Woods this weekend should definitely have the NEW Humminbird LakeMaster Ontario V2 map card! Featuring 1 foot HD survey detail for the ENTIRE Lake of the Woods, Rainy River and Rainy Lake, it offers the most complete detail and coverage available. This is boats on the water survey detail from Humminbird’s own GIS surveyors. This map is a BIG DEAL. There are thousands of hidden walleyes spot that have been revealed with this map card! You will find spots quicker and catch MORE fish! Check out LOTW Sports Headquarters here locally in Kenora get yours just in time for the 2020 Kenora Walleye Open!