Registration
The National Walleye Tour brings together the sport’s top Professional anglers and Co-Anglers to compete on premier walleye fisheries across the country. Review the 2027 registration information, official rules and qualification details as NWT begins a new era of professional walleye competition.
The 2027 season builds on that legacy with competition across premier walleye fisheries, expanded live coverage and opportunities for both Professional anglers and Co-Anglers. With an invitation-only Professional field and the NWT Championship at stake, the National Walleye Tour continues to represent the highest level of professional walleye fishing.
Registration Informationkey details
- Format: Only Professional Field / Open Co-Angler Division
- Entry Fee: $2,250 Professional Angler per event / $750 Co-Angler per event
- Field Size: 100 Professional Angler/100 Co-Anglers
- Payouts: Based on full field participation
- Championship / Advancement: Top 40 Professional Anglers and Co-Anglers qualify through season points standings through Progressive Angler of the Year standings
- Season: 4 Regular Season Events and the NWT Championship
National Walleye Tour Schedule
03/11/2027
–
03/12/2027
Bull Shoals Lake
Bull Shoals
,
AR
05/13/2027
–
05/14/2027
Mississippi River
Welch
,
MN
06/10/2027
–
06/11/2027
Saginaw Bay
Saginaw Bay
,
MI
08/20/2027
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08/21/2027
Leech Lake
Walker
,
MN
09/09/2027
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09/11/2027
Lake of the Woods
Warroad
,
MN
What’s New for 2027
- Invitation-only Professional field featuring 100 anglers
- Open Co-Angler division with priority full-season and single-event registration opportunities
- Enhanced angler tracking and live leaderboards powered by Fishing Chaos
- Expanded live coverage and leaderboard integration throughout the season
- Additional camera angles and live streaming channels
- Continued contingency opportunities for eligible White River Marine Group boat owners
- Create or sign in to your Fishing Chaos Account (the same account and email address must be used for the duration of the season)
- Join the National Walleye Tour Club and purchase your 2027 NWT Membership
- Available only to invited Professional anglers
- Professional anglers must first join the NWT Club and complete their 2027 NWT membership
- Registration Opens: December 2, 2026
- Registration Deadline: December 16, 2027
- The required season deposit is due at registration and must be paid to secure entry
- An invoice for the remaining season balance will be issued after the deposit is paid
- Remaining balance due: February 1, 2027
- Available to eligible Co-Anglers registering for all four regular-season events
- Co-Anglers must first join the NWT Club and complete their 2027 NWT membership
- Registration Opens: December 2, 2026
- Registration Deadline: December 16, 2026
- The full-season entry amount is due at registration
- Opens: December 16, 2026
- Open to the general public for remaining positions
- Co-Anglers must first join the NWT Club and complete their 2027 NWT membership
- Registration is subject to availability for each event
rEgistration Information
All 2027 National Walleye Tour registration and payments will be completed through Fishing Chaos.
Required Before Registering
You must complete both steps below before registering for a 2027 NWT Event:
Joining the NWT Club is required. Creating a Fishing Chaos account or registering for a tournament does not, by itself, make you an NWT Club Member. You must join the NWT Club and complete your membership before registering for the season or an individual event.
Professional Angler Registration
Invitations not accepted by the December 16 deadline may be offered to additional eligible anglers at the discretion of the National Walleye Tour.
Co-Angler Priority All In Registration
Co-Angler Single Event Registration
Secure Your Spot on the Water
The stage is set for the 2027 National Walleye Tour. Premier fisheries, top-level competition and a season-long race to the NWT Championship await. Join the NWT Club, complete your registration and prepare to compete on professional walleye’s biggest stage!
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