ROSSFORD — Entering its fifth year, the Bass Pro Shops 2022 Rossford Walleye Roundup is scheduled for April 15-16.

The event is open to all two-person teams. Payouts are based on the number of entries and anticipated to return an estimated $20,000 back to the winning teams. In 2021 the tournament attracted 53 teams with anglers coming from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin.

Last year’s first place winners Ron Royal and Josh Everett of Michigan, won $10,000 for their two-day catch of 70.82 pounds. “

Ron Sharp, this year’s tournament director, is an experienced angler with eight years of tournament leadership under his belt.

“The Walleye Roundup is a fun and competitive event that is growing fast. Running it in a professional manner makes it even more attractive to anglers of all skill levels,” he said.

Tournament hours will be 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Michigan and Ohio waters of Lake Erie are open for tournament fishing. No Canadian waters are permitted.

The two-day event will launch from Cullen Park with activities, final weigh-in, and awards at Bass Pro Shops in Rossford. Entry fee is $500 per team consisting of 2 anglers.

“The Bass Pro Shops location in Rossford is proud to sponsor this one-of-a-kind event. We take pride in making our fishermen feel welcome and appreciated,” said William Sisty from Bass Pro Shops.

The tournament pays out nearly all the registration fees plus additional cash prizes for the Largest 1-Day Bag Weight and Big Fish Purse.

In addition, fishermen are treated to meals and perks from Bass Pro Shops for those who stay in the hotels on Clark Drive. Rossford hotels have planned special room rates, available on the website.

For more details and online registration: www.RossfordWalleyeRoundup.com. For questions, contact Beth Genson, executive director, Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau at 855-765-5451 or [email protected].