2026 Walleye Weekend

Walleye Weekend is one of Eastern Ontario’s largest family-friendly fishing events, proudly organized and insured by the Quinte Fishing Series, a trusted name with over 30 years of experience operating in the Quinte region. 

Headquarters at George St Boat Launch in Belleville, with multiple weigh stations throughout the Bay of Quinte, stretching all the way to Picton Harbour Inn in Picton.
Weigh Stations Open daily from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with 9 hourly winners per day.

Presented by: Tackle Depot
Dates: Sat., May 2nd & Sun. May 3rd, 2026
Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

Official Weigh Stations: Picton Harbour Inn & George Street Boat Launch.

Current Prizes Include:

  • Crestliner/Mercury Boat Package for Biggest Walleye
  • $1,000 Big Fish - Hourly Prize
  • Hourly Youth Winner Prizes
  • Big Pike Prize
  • Youth Big Pike Prize
  • And as entries increase, so do the prizes.

Tournament Schedule

Fishing starts 12:01 AM – May 2, 2026 and ends 4:00 PM – May 3, 2026

Individual Ticket: $50 per angler

Early Bird Bonus (before March 15, 2025):  Choose a free hat or t-shirt. Physical Early Bird tickets and a free hat or shirt will be available at the Quinte Sportsmen Show.

Family Pass: $100 (2 adults, 2 youth under 15 as of May 1, 2025). Proof of age required for all youth participants. Does not include hat or t-shirt offer.

Youth Ticket: $20 (ages 15 and under): Includes access to a dedicated Youth Division with prizes. Does not include hat or t-shirt offer.

Waiver Agreement for participation:

By purchasing an entry, you have read the rules concerning the Quinte Fishing Series tournament events run by the Quinte Fishing Series.

By agreeing to the terms, you agree to:

  • All rules set out by the Quinte Fishing Series, including the right to inspect my boat for illegal bait(s), or substances.
  • The use of any photo or video taken of me during the Quinte Fishing Series events is for promotion and on social media.  
  • Waive and release all other contestants, the hosts, the sponsors, tournament officials and the Quinte Fishing Series from all claims and injury and/or damage incurred while participating in the Quinte Fishing Series events.
2026 Walleye Weekend