Some local businesses can expect an economic boost when the 42nd Annual Kewaunee Door Salmon Tournament begins later next week. The largest summer fishing tournament on the Great Lakes attracted a record of over 3,800 anglers last year, with anglers from over 30 states having participated in the past five years alone.  Co-organizer Kevin Naze says fishing offers a huge boon to the area, with about half of the anglers coming from outside the area.

The ten-day tournament runs from Friday, July 12 through noon of Sunday, July 21st.   Over $50,000 is awarded annually, including a first-place $15,000 cash prize, $8,000 for second and $5,000 for third place. Last year, the tournament paid out to the top 201 places. You can find more information about the 42nd Annual K-D Salmon Tournament here.  You can listen to the entire conversation with Kevin Naze on the podcast page.

(photo by Ellie Krueger)