Lake Erie • Central Basin • Huron, Ohio

2027 Cranberry Crown Walleye Tournament

The King of the Creek Returns

The Cranberry Crown returns in 2027 for another spring of Lake Erie walleye fishing, multi-week competition, official weigh-ins and Great Lakes fishing community. Headquartered at Cranberry Creek Marina in Huron, Ohio, the Crown gives anglers an extended tournament window to find the walleye that can put their name at the top of the leaderboard.

2027 dates, registration, divisions and prize information are coming soon.

Explore the Tournament See the 2026 Season

5 Weeks 2026 Competition

6 Weigh-In Locations

100% Entry-Fee Payout

Hundreds of 2026 Weigh-Ins

Built for Lake Erie Anglers

A Spring Walleye Tournament With a Real Home on Lake Erie

The Cranberry Crown is Cranberry Creek Marina's multi-week spring Lake Erie walleye tournament, headquartered in Huron, Ohio on the Central Basin.

Instead of asking anglers to put their entire tournament on one weather-dependent day, the Crown creates an extended competitive window to get on Lake Erie, locate quality spring walleye and make a run at the leaderboard.

Cranberry Creek Marina gives the tournament a permanent fishing headquarters with bait and tackle, boat launch access, marine service, storage, dockage and official weigh-in capability.

Multi-Week Competition

More opportunities to fish changing spring conditions and locate a trophy Lake Erie walleye.

Official Weigh-Ins

A structured weigh-in network built around documented tournament results.

Central Basin Headquarters

Cranberry Creek Marina in Huron serves as the permanent home of the Crown.

Lake Erie Community

Anglers, tackle shops, families, sponsors and fishing businesses come together throughout the event.

Cranberry Crown Lake Erie walleye tournament

Lake Erie walleye fishing during Cranberry Crown

Cranberry Crown fishing tournament Huron Ohio

Angler-First Tournament

100%

Angler Entry Fees Go Back to Anglers

The Cranberry Crown is built around a simple philosophy: 100% of angler entry fees are returned to anglers through the tournament payout structure.

Sponsor support and related event revenue help fund tournament operations, media, infrastructure, promotional prizes and the overall event experience.

Final 2027 Cranberry Crown payout details, divisions, prize structure and registration information will be published once finalized.

How the Cranberry Crown Works

Fish Lake Erie. Weigh Your Walleye. Chase the Crown.

The Cranberry Crown is designed to make serious Lake Erie tournament fishing straightforward. Final 2027 rules will govern eligibility, boundaries, scoring and weigh-in procedures.

1 Step One

Register for the Crown

Complete 2027 registration once it opens and review the official current-year Cranberry Crown rules.

2 Step Two

Go Walleye Fishing

Fish eligible Lake Erie waters during the tournament window and chase the spring walleye that could change the leaderboard.

3 Step Three

Bring It to the Scale

Take your qualifying fish to a participating Cranberry Crown weigh-in location for the official tournament process.

4 Step Four

Climb the Leaderboard

Follow the official leaderboard and compete throughout the multi-week Lake Erie walleye tournament.

2027 Weigh-In Network

Multiple Walleye Weigh-In Locations Across Northern Ohio

The Cranberry Crown uses a network of fishing and tackle businesses to make official weigh-ins more convenient for Lake Erie anglers throughout northern Ohio. Additional 2027 locations may be added.

Tournament Headquarters

Cranberry Creek Marina

4319 Cleveland Rd E
Huron, OH 44839

Weigh-In Location

Bite Me Bait & Tackle Too

9648 Jerusalem Rd
Curtice, OH 43412

Weigh-In Location

Bite Me Bait & Tackle — Wild Wings

9055 State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449

Weigh-In Location

Mid Ohio Sporting Goods

8447 Township Rd 652
Millersburg, OH 44654

Weigh-In Location

George's Bait & Carry Out / Hook N Gun

5150 W Erie Ave
Lorain, OH 44053

Weigh-In Location

Pozzie's Lakeside Bait & Tackle

925 Colorado Ave
Lorain, OH 44052

Cranberry Creek Marina tournament headquarters Huron Ohio

Home of the Crown

Cranberry Creek Marina — Huron, Ohio

The Cranberry Crown is headquartered at Cranberry Creek Marina, a full-service marina on Lake Erie's Central Basin.

Located at 4319 Cleveland Rd E in Huron, the marina gives Lake Erie walleye anglers much more than a weigh-in scale. It is a working marina with tackle, launch, service, dockage and storage infrastructure used throughout the fishing season.

Bait & Tackle Fishing tackle, gear and Lake Erie essentials.

Boat Launch Convenient Central Basin access.

Marine Service On-site repair and boating support.

Dockage Marina access for Lake Erie boaters.

Storage Land, in-water and year-round options.

Tournament HQ The permanent home of the Cranberry Crown.

Life at the Crown

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing, Weigh-Ins and Tournament Community

The Cranberry Crown is built around the anglers who fish Lake Erie, the walleye brought across the scales and the fishing community that comes together throughout the spring tournament.

Competitive Integrity

A Lake Erie Walleye Tournament Built Around Trust

Fair competition matters. The Cranberry Crown uses written tournament rules, official weigh-in procedures and documented results to protect both anglers and the integrity of the event.

Official Scales

Fish are presented through approved tournament weigh-in locations.

Fish Integrity

Procedures are designed to protect legitimate Lake Erie tournament catches.

Written Rules

Current-year rules govern every competitor in the Cranberry Crown.

Documented Results

Official weigh-ins build the leaderboard throughout the tournament.

2026 Season Recap

A Successful Second Year of the Cranberry Crown

The 2026 Cranberry Crown ran from April 17 through May 24, 2026, giving Lake Erie walleye anglers five weeks of spring competition.

Hundreds of tournament weigh-ins were recorded across six participating weigh-in locations, while Cranberry Creek Marina served as event headquarters in Huron.

Anglers, families, tackle shops, sponsors and fishing businesses helped turn the Crown into a growing Lake Erie spring tradition.

5 Weeks Spring walleye competition

6 Locations 2026 weigh-in network

100% Entry-fee payout philosophy

2026 Cranberry Crown Lake Erie walleye tournament

Coming in 2027

2027 Cranberry Crown Tournament Information

Planning for the next Cranberry Crown is underway. This page will continue to be updated as the 2027 Lake Erie walleye tournament is finalized.

Tournament Dates Coming Soon

Registration Coming Soon

Entry Fee Coming Soon

Official Rules Coming Soon

Divisions Coming Soon

Payout Structure Coming Soon

Weigh-In Network Multiple Locations

Tournament HQ Huron, Ohio

Angler Information

Cranberry Crown Walleye Tournament FAQ

Questions about fishing the Cranberry Crown on Lake Erie? Final 2027 tournament rules will control where requirements change from previous seasons.

What is the Cranberry Crown?

The Cranberry Crown is Cranberry Creek Marina's multi-week spring Lake Erie walleye tournament headquartered in Huron, Ohio on the Central Basin.

When is the 2027 Cranberry Crown?

The 2027 tournament dates are being finalized and will be published here along with registration information.

Where is Cranberry Crown tournament headquarters?

Tournament headquarters is Cranberry Creek Marina, 4319 Cleveland Rd E, Huron, OH 44839.

Do I have to weigh my walleye at Cranberry Creek Marina?

No. The Cranberry Crown uses multiple participating weigh-in locations. Cranberry Creek Marina serves as tournament headquarters.

How many weigh-in locations does the Cranberry Crown have?

The 2026 tournament operated through six participating weigh-in locations. Multiple locations are planned again for 2027 and additional locations may be announced.

What does 100% payout mean?

The Cranberry Crown is built around returning 100% of angler entry fees to anglers through the tournament payout structure. Sponsor and related event revenue supports operations, infrastructure, media and promotional prizes.

Where can I fish during the 2027 tournament?

Eligible waters and fishing boundaries will be defined in the official 2027 Cranberry Crown rules.

What fishing electronics are allowed?

Electronics requirements are year-specific. Final 2027 requirements will be listed in the official tournament rules.

Will there be youth and other divisions?

The complete 2027 division structure and eligibility requirements will be announced with the official tournament information.

Where will I find official rules and registration?

Official 2027 rules and registration will be published on this Cranberry Creek Marina tournament page once finalized.

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