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IWAC: Your Guide to the Clear Lake Fishing Club Tournaments

  • Writer: Tyler Dilley
    Tyler Dilley
  • Feb 1
  • 4 min read

Updated: Apr 6


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Entry Forms for Upcoming Tournaments


IWAC 1 Day Events:


Spring Classic:


Rules PDF:


E-Tournament Fishing App:


Our Mission


We aim to provide a fun, competitive walleye tournament circuit in Iowa. Our goal is to grow the Walleye Classic, increase club membership, and promote youth involvement in the sport of walleye fishing.


Entry Fees and Payouts


Registration Costs


  • Total Entry Fee: The total entry fee for all single-day tournaments is $110.00 per team.

  • Big Fish Side Pot: This includes a mandatory $10.00 side pot for the "Big Fish" competition.

  • Late Registration Fee: A $50.00 late fee applies to any entry received after the Monday prior to the event.

  • Postmark Exception: The late fee will not apply if an entry is postmarked by the Friday before the Monday prior to the event.

  • Late Fee Allocation: Late fee funds will not be added to the tournament pot; instead, they will fund the club's Kids Day event.

  • Base Entry Allocation: The remaining $100.00 (from timely entries) constitutes the primary tournament pot.

  • Primary Payout Structure: The tournament pays out 80% of the purse pot to the top 20% of the field.


Tie-Breakers and Payouts


  • Primary Tournament Tie-Breaker (Weight): In the event of a tie in total weight, the primary tie-breaker will be the team's single biggest fish.

  • Total Bag Tie Protocol: If teams' entire bags match exactly, the prize money for the two tied places will be combined and split evenly among the tied teams.

  • Team of the Year Points: In the event of a total bag tie, Team of the Year points will be awarded to both teams, reflecting the points for the highest tied place.

  • Big Fish Payout: 100% of the Big Fish side pot will be awarded to the team weighing in the single heaviest walleye of the event.

  • Big Fish Side Pot Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie for the heaviest fish in the side pot, the pot will be split evenly between the tied teams.


Tournament Registration, Fees, and Payouts


  • Mandatory Membership: Clear Lake Fishing Club membership is $20 per angler. Family membership is also $20, limited to your spouse or dependents under 21.

  • Registration Cost: The total entry fee for all single-day tournaments is $110.00 per team. This includes $100 to the primary pot and $10 to the mandatory big fish side pot.

  • Trail Team Optional Side Pot: Trail teams can enter an additional $25.00 side pot. This pot is 100% payback.

  • Cash Only: All side pots must be paid in cash at check-in on the day of the tournament.


Team of the Year (TOY) Qualifications


Registration and Substitution


  • Team Registration: Trail teams must register as a 2 or 3-person formal team. Points earned will follow that specific team throughout the championship series.

  • Substitution Policy: Each trail team is allowed one (1) substitution for the duration of the series.

  • Three-Person Teams: If a three-person team registers, you may fish with any two of the three members or utilize the one allowed substitution for the third member.


Scoring Events


  • The Spring Clear Lake Walleye Classic will be scored as two single-day events. Trail teams can earn up to 100 points per day.

  • Mandatory Participation: To qualify for the TOY title, teams must compete in three (3) single-day events and the Spring Clear Lake Walleye Classic (two-day event).


Team of the Year (TOY) Prizes


  • National Championship Spot: The TOY will receive a guaranteed spot at the Cabela's/Bass Pro National Team Championship, provided they have paid their TWF (The Walleye Federation) membership dues.

  • Cash Prize: TBA

  • Trophies: The title includes official Team of the Year trophies.


National Team Championship (NTC) Qualification


  • Registration Requirements: Teams must register as a 2-person team for the TWF.

  • Membership Requirement: To claim an awarded spot, the team must have paid their TWF membership dues through the Clear Lake Fishing Club.


IWAC Rules Sheet


  1. All state laws must be followed during tournament hours.

  2. Life jackets must be worn at all times when above trolling speeds.

  3. Teams must have the 3rd line purchased along with their Iowa Fishing License.

  4. In severe weather, contestants should use their best judgment to safely exit the lake.

  5. Contestants must use tournament-approved restrooms.

  6. Contestants are not allowed on any docks, piers, or hoists other than tournament-approved docks.

  7. Cellphones are for emergencies and work-related calls only.

  8. Fish measuring for CPR must follow standard practices.

  9. Judge rulers must be inspected and marked approved for tournament use.

10. A 14-inch minimum applies; put your 5 best fish on the card.

11. E-tournament fishing will be the standard app going forward.

12. Pre-fishing ends at sunset the day before the event.

13. A mandatory rules meeting will be held the morning of the tournament.

14. All entrants 16 or older must have a valid Iowa Fishing license.

15. Boats must meet the 14’ minimum and 25’ maximum length.

16. Prizes are contingent upon the number of entrants.

17. No drugs or alcohol allowed during tournament hours.

18. Anglers must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.


Have fun and make memories! That’s what this whole thing is about!

 
 
 
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