Pierre To Host World Walleye Championships Next Week On Lake Sharpe

Pierre To Host World Walleye Championships Next Week On Lake Sharpe

PIERRE, (KCCR) — Some of the best walleye anglers in the country will set up shop on Lake Sharpe next week. Pierre is hosting the World Walleye Championships and Parks Director Bryan Tipton says some requests are being made of the city for the three-day event…

The event will also require use of the La Framboise Island Causeway…

Miranda Panzer with the Pierre Chamber says event kicks off Thursday…

Commissioner Jamie Huizenga says it will be nice having the tournament based in Pierre…

Panzer says competitors will launch each day from Downs Marina around 7:30 am. The event is being sponsored by the Pierre Chamber and local Business Improvement District Board.