Day One of the 2026 National Walleye Tour is underway!

Written by: Eric Stewart

Presented by Explore Monroe

MONROE, Mich. (April 9, 2026) — The 2026 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive is officially underway, as Lake Erie hosts the season-opening event and Day One action has begun.

Watch Live Takeoff Here

Watch LIVE ON THE WATER Coverage

Fans can also tune in now to watch NWT pro Duane Hjelm live on the water, as he breaks down his strategy and adjusts in real time while chasing key bites on Lake Erie.

Be sure to join us again at 3:30 PM ET for the official weigh-in, streamed live, as the leaderboard begins to take shape after Day One of competition.


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