Entering its fourth year, the Bass Pro Shops Rossford Walleye Roundup is scheduled for April 2 and 3.

The annual fishing tournament 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.

Gary “Bo” Bowman, tournament director, promises “the best walleye tournament for the anglers in the Midwest.”

As of this week, he said, 30 teams have registered coming from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin.

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

This year, boats will launch from Cullen Park in Point Place with activities, final weigh-in and awards at Bass Pro Shops in Rossford.

The entry fee is $500 per team.

Mr. Bowman said the payout is 100 percent of all registration fees plus additional cash prizes for the largest one-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 in Rossford.

Matthew Leben of Chardon, Ohio, described the competition as “the best two-day event in Ohio.”

“Bass Pro gave us the best swag, food each night and the staff was quick to help those who need help with their boats,” he noted.

The Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau, coordinating the event, will distribute walleye catches to area nonprofits from teams that choose to donate their catch.

For more information and to register, visit the website rossfordwalleyeroundup. com. Or contact Beth Genson, Rossford CVB

Or contact Beth Genson, Rossford CVB executive director, at 855-765-5451 or by email at bethgenson@visitrossford ohio.com.