Events
Walleye Willie Shootout
Memorial fishing event to benefit the Celilo Cancer Center
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Join us for the Walleye Willie Shootout — 2026 Memorial Benefit fishing event in memory of Willie and Sheila Ross. Proceeds benefit the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Celilo Cancer Center Fund.
Event details
Event registration fees and proceeds benefit the Celilo Cancer Center patient assistance fund at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Foundation, in memory of Willie and Sheila Ross.
Captain's Meetings
- Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m. - Portage Grill
- Saturday, June 6 at 6 a.m. - Check in at The Dalles Marina parking lot
Tournament Days
- Saturday, June 6 - Fish the Bonneville and The Dalles Pools
- Sunday, June 7 - Fish the Bonneville and The Dalles Pools
- Before 3 p.m. - Submit fish record (post picture to Facebook or text organizers)
- 3 p.m. - Awards ceremony at The Dalles Marina. Must be present to win.
Prizes
- Longest Walleye
- 2nd Longest Walleye
- Longest Walleye - Youth (18 years or younger)
- Longest Bass
Tournament Guidelines
Your registration is your donation to the Celilo Cancer Center Fund. Each event participant will be entered into drawings for additional prizes.
Measure
Use tape measure or ruler to clearly document “Fork Length” (tip of mouth to V-shaped apex of tail). Submit fish record by 3 p.m. for judging by posting fish photo to Walleye Willie Facebook page or sending to Marc or Chris. Judge will review photo-documented catches and determine winners.
Follow all ODFW catch rules and regulations. Please return all large females. Follow all boating safety rules. Wear your life jacket. Boats stay 50’ apart when fishing.
Contact us
Call or text questions to: Marc Bush 253-468-0610 or Chris Bush 360-480-4098.
Registration deadline is Friday, June 5 at 4 p.m.