The 12th Annual Walled Lake Bass Fishing Derby (WLBFD) starts at 7am and ends at 2pm on 6/13/2026.  WLIFD Officials will light off a firework at 7:00am indicating lines can now go in the water and the WLBFD has officially begun.  We will also light off a firework at 1:30pm indicating that the derby is 30 minutes from being over and that all fish that want to be considered for prize winnings must be at the Tiki Bar no later than 2:00PM.

·       Online Registration is open now via the Website www.mifishingderbys.com

·       In-Person registration will be held at the Derby Hosting Restaurant on Walled Lake.  The Tiki Bar located at 142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-669-3322 228. Thursday 6/11 & Friday 6/12 from 5PM to 9PM and Saturday 6/13 the day of the event from 6AM to 9AM.  Raffle items will be displayed and tickets will be available at in person registration and all day at the derby.  Limited annual Derby Logo SPF50 Fishing shirts will be available at the in-person times as well.  We order a 50 and they go fast!

·       This is not a team event, each person fishing the derby must be registered to participate.

·       Fishing begins any time after 7am, you may have your boat in the water but no lines in the water prior to 7AM. All anglers must be registered prior to fishing the WLIFD and have a valid ID for verification.

·       If you observe someone being dishonest, unethical, and not following the rules, please call/text Tony at 248-949-0221 immediately.

·       The species of fish to be caught and considered for prizes are ~ 1st, 2nd, 3rd longest Bass (Large / Small Mouth). Largest: Perch, Crappie, Panfish, and Rock Bass, and Northern Pike

·       Last weigh-in is prior to 1:59pm, no more fish will be measured after 2:00pm unless you are in the WLIFD official measuring line by 2PM.  Prize awards start around 3:00pm inside the Tiki Bar restaurant.  

·       A valid ID verification is required for any fish being measured and considered as entry into the WLIFD.

·       Parking for the event.  There will be various parking areas located just North of The Tiki Bar restaurant.  Riley Park, several churches, and a handful of business owned lots in addition to WL Beach and The Tiki Bar.  Vehicles with trailer must park in designated parking areas and NOT at the WL Beach or in The Tiki Bar paking Lot, vehicle/trailers parking at either will be towed at owner’s expense.  We are close to finalizing the parking areas and will update the website and FB Page with a map of parking areas.   Boat launching will be available the day of the event starting at 5AM. Launch location will be at Eddies Party Store connected to the Tiki Bar Restaurant.

Fish length and bag limit must be in accordance with laws of the MI DNR requirements.  Ex) Large/Small Mouth bass must be longer than 14” and a max limit of 5 per person.  Folks must adhere to the max number of lines in the water per person which is 3.

Fish need to be measured immediately if wanting to participate to win. The measuring station will be a the Tiki Bar docks in a large Party Barge located at the docks, north end of the lake. Any partially frozen, old looking, altered fish will be disqualified.  Anglers are directed to call the derby hotline at 248-949-0221 to gain leader board info to see where the current winning size is for each category

·       Contestants are responsible for the verification of all fish measurements at that time. The decision of the judges is final.  There will be NO Re-weighing after fish has been previously measured and recorded. 

·       The winning factor for all species is LENGTH.  The fish will also be weighed at the time of length measuring and will be used in the event that there is a tie.  Heavier fish wins.

·       Fish entered must be caught the day of the tournament 6/13/2026 AFTER 7am from Walled Lake, no other lakes allowed. All boats, vessels, coolers, fishing lines and sleds etc. may be searched starting at 5am for ineligible previously caught fish/dishonest participants.  Be kind to the WLIBD, especially if a search of your equipment/coolers etc. is taking place.

·       Any unsportsmanlike or unethical behavior is grounds for disqualification from the 2/7 event. Violators of any Michigan state laws, and/or WLIFD rules will be asked to leave the lake & will be disqualified immediately and banned from all future Walled Lake Derby’s and will be made known to the public.

·       Fish category cash payouts, prizes, door prizes etc. will be announced and handed out starting at approximately 3:00pm inside at The Beach Tiki Bar and Boil located on Walled Lake at 142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-669-3322 228.  This usually takes around 45 minutes.  You do not have to be present to collect your prize, all results will be posted on our Facebook Page within 2 days after the event where arrangements can be made to pick up your earnings. 

·       A valid photo ID and registration verification is required to win any prize money.

·       Each registered person will be allowed to have 1 prize winning northern pike at any given time during the derby.

·       Adult Prizes:

·       1st Place Largest Bass $1,000.00 / 2nd Place Largest Bass $500.00 / 3rd Place Largest Bass $250.00

·       Largest Crappie $200.00 / Largest Perch $200.00 / Largest Panfish $200.00 / Largest Rockbass $200.00 / Largest Pike $200.00

·       Youth 15 & under Prizes: (Multiple Categories to accommodate all)

·       1st Place Bass, 2nd Place Bass, 3rd Place Bass, largest crappie, largest perch, largest panfish, largest rockbass, largest pike smallest fish, prettiest fish, etc.

·       Questions? Call Tony at 248-949-0221

·       ***All Contestants along with their friends and family who join them and all others hereby consent to the use of any names, photographs, or likeliness of themselves to be used in the promotion of our contest, including but not limited to print, radio, television, Facebook/Meta, and or any other media. 

·       By purchasing the 6/13/2026 Walled Lake Bass Fishing Derby Registration by means of cash, money order, credit card or any online payment, the registrant (plus any family or friends of the registrants agrees that the Walled Lake Ice Fishing Derby, MI Fishing Derbys LLC, The Beach Tiki Bar and Boil, The City of Walled Lake, Tony Hopeck and all WLIFD members will not be held responsible in any way shape or form for any damages or injuries brought about while attending above Bass Fishing Derby on June 13th 2026.  The buyer also agrees to confirm to all Federal, State, Provincial, Territorial and local laws. Buyer also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless of said Derby registration ticket to all claims, liabilities, or of legal action.