A weird cross between an Eel and a Catfish that is also delicious to eat, if you think that remember that this is also known as freshwater cod. Where to find this fish?
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Eelpout Festival has some rules that you should read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but unfortunately the tournament is indefinitely canceled for logistical reasons. So just visit my final at N 45° 6.244' W 93° 26.635'
Northland
All State of Minnesota Game and Fish laws apply.
All fish must be caught legally by hook and line.
All fish must be registered alive or dead but cannot be frozen at the Official Eelpout Headquarters Weigh-In Stage, located in the Walker City Park. Fish should be kept in a container until weighed-in. Do not transport water to and from the lake per new DNR regulations! Solid frozen fish will not be accepted no exceptions! If your fish was noticeably caught before the festival fishing hours you will be disqualified from the tournament.
All participants must be registered and have in their possession an official International Eelpout Festival button, which may be purchased at the registration tent at the Walker City Park or at participating Walker area businesses. Visit our Buy a Button Link now to purchase this for access and entertainment.
All State of Minnesota Game and Fish laws apply.
All State of Minnesota Game and Fish laws apply.
Walker
Unlike other uppity winter fishing events, fish houses ARE allowed and encouraged. And don’t expect us to drill your holes, we have a hard enough time finding staff to set up our tents.
Producers and promoters of the International Eelpout Festival are not responsible for thefts, accidents or injuries while participating in the contest.
All fish entered must come from Leech Lake watershed. Contestants agree to submit fish sample for DNA testing. A lie-detector test will also be used and if the eelpout fails, one will be administered to the angler.
All participants must be registered and have in their possession an official International Eelpout Festival button, which may be purchased at the registration tent at the Walker City Park or at participating Walker area businesses. Visit our Buy a Button Link now to purchase this for access and entertainment.
All fish must be registered alive or dead but cannot be frozen at the Official Eelpout Headquarters Weigh-In Stage, located in the Walker City Park. Fish should be kept in a container until weighed-in. Do not transport water to and from the lake per new DNR regulations! Solid frozen fish will not be accepted no exceptions! If your fish was noticeably caught before the festival fishing hours you will be disqualified from the tournament.
All fish must be registered alive or dead but cannot be frozen at the Official Eelpout Headquarters Weigh-In Stage, located in the Walker City Park. Fish should be kept in a container until weighed-in. Do not transport water to and from the lake per new DNR regulations! Solid frozen fish will not be accepted no exceptions! If your fish was noticeably caught before the festival fishing hours you will be disqualified from the tournament.
All fish entered must come from Leech Lake watershed. Contestants agree to submit fish sample for DNA testing. A lie-detector test will also be used and if the eelpout fails, one will be administered to the angler.
All fish must be caught legally by hook and line.