Great Lakes Special Events was formed in early 2017 for the purpose of showcasing the unique fresh water angling opportunities on the Great Lakes, while supporting and promoting the many great tournaments available to all anglers.  Throughout the 2000’s we have watched our sport both grow in popularity and innovation. Tournament fishing slowly became all the rage and allowed Captains young and old to compete not only for cash but bragging rights as well.  Over the years, teams honed their techniques, competitors purchased bigger and faster machines, and the level of excitement increased with each new event announced.  The Lake Ontario tournament schedule grew from 5 or 6 main events to 10 events not including many of the club tournaments and one day smaller shoot outs. With so many options suddenly available, many teams felt they no longer needed to travel or absorb the additional cost to get their “competitive” fix.  So, participation in an overall lake wide champion became less desirable.   The once sought after and desired Lake Ontario Championship Cup lost interest over the years and was not inviting to Canadian anglers.  We are working to unite many of the major tournaments on the Great Lakes through a centralized web site.  This site will be a one stop shopping center for those events that wish to be part of it.  The site will also feature videos and manufacturer’s content for the anglers view.

Our first project was the introduction of “The Lake Ontario Championship Series”, which is an international salmon and trout fishing championship held across Lake Ontario. This series showcases the teams that have the best overall standings across the lake and it has become quite the event!

We are working to add new tournaments and events to our community and helping to promote fishing in the amazing waters we have access to in the Great Lakes.