Masters Walleye Circuit Rounds Out the Qualifying Season with Annual Return to Cass Lake, MN
Presented by: Mercury
Ponca City, Oklahoma – August 7, 2025 – The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) final qualifying event in Cass Lake, MN is fast approaching on September 12-13. With Max Wilson and Marc Wilson still holding a healthy lead in the Team of the Year points race, teams are going to have to capitalize on the fantastic walleye fishing that can be found on Cass Lake. Having over 15,000 fishable acres of water in early September, teams will be able to locate walleyes in many different areas in their transition from late summer to early fall stages.
The slot limit on Cass Lake restricts anglers to one fish over 20” per angler, per day. Teams will need to have the perfect size “unders” – over 15” and as close to 20” as they can be – while also making sure to find the largest “overs” that the lake has to offer, in order to stay competitive.
Tournament Director Jeffery Kelm is looking forward to the return of Cass Lake and said “I always find it interesting the mix of energy at Cass Lake, between competition and entertainment everyone seems to find their reason – or purpose – to attend this traditional final regular qualifying season event. Stony Point is an excellent location – both as a host, and a fishing destination.”
With the rounding out of the regular season approaching, all anglers – past, present, and future – should keep watch for the announcement of the 2026 regular season for the Bass Pro Shop’s and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit.
On tournament days take-offs will begin at 7:30 a.m. (CST) each morning with live weigh-ins to follow each afternoon beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Stony Point Resort, in Cass Lake, MN. Spectators are encouraged to attend the free, family-friendly event to watch the action unfold in person. For those unable to attend, live coverage will be available online at www.masterswalleyecircuit.com and through the official MWC Facebook page at facebook.com/MastersWalleyeCircuit.
Registration for this tournament on Cass Lake out Stony Point Resort in Cass Lake, MN closes on Monday, September 8, 2025. Teams that are interested in signing up should visit:
www.masterswalleyecircuit.com/registration
or call
Federation National Office at (580) 765-9031.
As part of the 2025 MWC season, anglers will vie for a coveted spot in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s World Walleye Championship in Devil’s Lake North Dakota. Teams can participate in as many events as they wish, with points earned in at least three qualifiers necessary for an invitation to the World Walleye Championship. MWC’s “Living the Dream” team, using points from four qualifiers throughout the regular season, will earn a sponsorship package valued up to $15,000 which includes a spot to compete in the National Team Championship and up to four paid MWC events.
Each MWC event has a lucrative payout which is based on the number of teams entered into that event. Overall payout is awarded to 20% of the field, providing more inspiration to sign up and join the fun. In addition to a hefty check, the first-place team also earns a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s National Team Championship (NTC) prize package including: paid entry, a travel stipend, team jerseys, and plaques. Additionally, Ranger Cup, Lowrance Recon Trolling Motor valued at $3599, the big-fish pot, option-pot and other sponsor bonuses will add thousands more for distribution among the field.
Under the umbrella of The Walleye Federation (TWF), the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is North America’s longest running and undisputed leader in team walleye tournaments since 1984 and as an inductee into the freshwater fishing hall of fame, has set the standard for competitive walleye fishing for the past 40+ years. The 2025 schedule includes six qualifiers in six states, plus berths into the 2026 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship on Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s are looking forward to rounding out their 24th season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, and Ranger Boats. Associate sponsors include: The Walleye Federation, T-H Marine, Seakeeper and Salmo Java Coffee.
For more information, contact support@masterswalleyecircuit.com or call (580) 765-9031.