Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit “On The Hunt” for Big Walleyes on Lake Oahe
Presented by: Ranger
Ponca City, Oklahoma – May 5, 2025 – The anglers of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit are eagerly preparing for the 4th qualifying event in Mobridge, South Dakota on Lake Oahe. Lake Oahe is just one section of the longest river in the United States, the Missouri River which stretches all the way from Montana down to the Mississippi River where it meets in St. Louis, MO. The walleye-packed Missouri River is a favored fishery among walleye anglers across the Midwest, not only for the quantity of fish but also impressive quality.
Teams will be allowed to weigh 5 fish each day, with one fish per angler over 20”. Lake Oahe is known to have very large walleyes, but anglers will have to find the right size “unders” as close to 20” as possible to earn a top finish in this event. With this added challenge, anglers will be looking to gain as much expertise as possible with the vast amount of techniques at their disposal to fish this diverse body of water.
Mobridge Tourism Committee Co-Chair Jesse Konold said “…the community is excited to have this opportunity to host and show off the world class fishery that is Lake Oahe. It should be prime time for some giant walleyes to hit the scale.”
Event specifics for May 30-31, 2025 include a 7:00 am (CST) take-off each day at the Indian Creek Recreation Area, with live weigh-ins beginning at 3:15 pm at Wrigley Square in Mobridge, SD. Spectators are welcomed to join in person as the weigh-in is free and open to the public, or follow the action live online at masterswalleyecircuit.com or on the official Facebook page, facebook.com/MastersWalleyeCircuit.
Registration for this tournament on Lake Oahe out of Mobridge, South Dakota closes on Monday, May 26, 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, 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 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 and Salmo Java Coffee.
For more information, contact support@masterswalleyecircuit.com or call (580) 765-9031.
