(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources in partnering with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walley fishing challenge starting on May 1 through June 30.
Bryan Hayes Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in Southwest Iowa says Anglers will have the chance to win weekly prizes while contributing to fisheries research.
Hayes says anglers are encouraged to report all the walleye they catch in May and June through MyCatch mobile app. DNR fisheries biologists will use the data entered to learn more about walleye populations.
Once the fish is reviewed by the catch team and meets the rules, it automatically appears on a live leaderboard where anglers can see who is in the lead to win prizes.
Anglers can register for the Iowa Walleye Challenge HERE. There is a $25.00 fee to enter the tournament.
