2026 Tournament Rules
Tobin Lake Walleye Championship
WARNING!
Anyone caught breaking the rules of this tournament will be disqualified from this and all future Tobin Lake Walleye Championship Tournaments.
1. Eligibility
All teams must have at least one participant who is 18 years of age or older. Junior participants are permitted; however, teams including minors must be accompanied by an adult (18+) who assumes responsibility for the team.
2. Waiver
By registering, participants agree that the organizers are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage. Entry constitutes acceptance of all tournament rules.
3. Requirements
- Valid Saskatchewan fishing license required
- Approved personal flotation device must be onboard (recommended to be worn at all times)
- All boats must meet Canadian safety and registration requirements
- Aerated live wells are mandatory
- Electronics (depth finders, cameras, etc.) are permitted
4. Tournament Boundaries
All waters of Tobin Lake are open except the river portion.
No contestant may fish west of the first marker buoy past the #2 and #3 signs.
Additional buoys may be in place to establish the boundary line and must be respected at all times.
5. Required Activities & Media
- a) At least one team member must attend the mandatory rules meeting (July 9, 2026).
b) Participants agree to cooperate with media for interviews and photography.
c) By registering, participants grant permission for their image and likeness to be used in promotional materials, including social media.
6. Protests
- Must be submitted within 1 hour of the end of the fishing day
- $150 protest fee required (refunded if upheld)
- All involved parties must remain available for review
7. Prizes & Payout Structure
Payouts are based on a 100-team field and awarded on total length over two days.
Regular Tournament ($600 Entry)
1st – $12,240 (20.40%)
2nd – $6,552 (10.92%)
3rd – $4,104 (6.84%)
4th – $2,484 (4.14%)
5th – $2,088 (3.48%)
6th – $1,836 (3.06%)
7th – $1,656 (2.76%)
8th – $1,512 (2.52%)
9th – $1,224 (2.04%)
10th – $864 (1.44%)
Total Payout: $34,560 (57.6%)
Bonus Pool ($500 Entry)
1st – $18,750 (37.5%)
2nd – $4,688 (9.375%)
3rd – $3,125 (6.25%)
4th – $2,500 (5.0%)
5th – $2,188 (4.375%)
Total Payout: $31,250 (62.5%)
Big Fish ($50 Entry)
- Day 1 Prize – $2,250 (45%)
- Day 2 Prize – $2,250 (45%)
8. Measurement
- Fish are measured in centimeters at designated mobile docks
- Fish must be alive and releasable
- Fish must swim away under their own power within 60 seconds
- Dead or distressed fish will be disqualified (0 measurement)
- No outside handling of fish prior to measurement
- Measurement tickets must be initialed by a team member
- Violations or abuse of officials may result in disqualification
9. Fishing Hours and Starting
- a) Fishing hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday
b) All boats must be inspected before departure
c) Each flight is allotted 8 hours of fishing time
d) Late penalties:
- 5% deduction per minute late
- Ineligible for Big Fish prizes
- More than 5 minutes late = full day disqualification
e) Boats depart in four rotating flights using a trickle start
f) Boats must check in/out through officials or by phone
10. Fishing Rules
- a) Only Walleye, Sauger, and Saugeye count
b) Must be caught using barbless hook and line
c) One line per angler (max two per team)
d) Live bait allowed, NO live minnows, no electronic lures
e) Max 5 fish per day:
- 1 fish over 70 cm
- 4 fish under 55 cm (tail pinched)
f) No leaving the boat during fishing hours
g) Max 3 fish in boat at one time (or 0 for the day)
h) Sportsmanship required — no boat contact
i) Saskatchewan regulations must be followed
j) No fishing after 2:00 PM the day before
k) No replacing disqualified fish
l) All rods must be barbless at all times - Violation = immediate disqualification
- Refusal of inspection = disqualification
11. Boat Identification & Safety
- Boats must display assigned decals
- Subject to inspection at any time
- Patrol boats will monitor the lake
12. Other Prizes
Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of sponsors and partners.
13. Withdrawals & Refunds
- Team substitutions allowed with notice
- Withdrawn teams replaced by tournament committee
- Refunds only if:
- Withdrawn before May 31, 2026, AND
- Spot is filled
- After this, refunds at committee discretion
- $75 administration fee applies to all refunds
14. General Conditions
- Format may be adjusted if necessary
- Cell phones permitted
- Unsafe conditions may result in cancellation
- Disqualification may affect future eligibility
15. Spirit of the Rule
All rules are enforced in the spirit of fairness and sportsmanship.
Tournament committee decisions are final.
Fishing Day Details
| Fishing Times – Friday | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Flight | Teams 1 – 25 | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
| Second Flight | Teams 26 – 50 | 7:20am to 3:20pm |
| Third Flight | Teams 51 – 75 | 7:40am to 3:40pm |
| Fourth Flight | Teams 76 – 100 | 8:00am to 4:00pm |
TRICKLE START IN NUMERICAL ORDER (past check-in boat)
First Flight – Teams 1 – 25
Second Flight – Teams 26 – 50
Third Flight – Teams 51 – 75
Fourth Flight – Teams 76 – 100
| Fishing Times – Saturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Flight | Teams 100 – 76 | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
| Second Flight | Teams 75 – 51 | 7:20am to 3:20pm |
| Third Flight | Teams 50 – 26 | 7:40am to 3:40pm |
| Fourth Flight | Teams 25 – 1 | 8:00am to 4:00pm |
TRICKLE START IN NUMERICAL ORDER (past check-in boat)
First Flight – Teams 100 – 76
Second Flight – Teams 75 -51
Third Flight – Teams 50 – 26
Fourth Flight – Teams 25 – 1
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