ABOUT EVENT
Welcome to the Minnesota Fishing Challenge
Minnesota Fishing Challenge Host Al Lindner knows catching fish during a tournament is important. He also knows that those who participate in the annual Minnesota Fishing Challenge are fishing because they are saving lives. “This is a fun event because contestants catch fish on Gull Lake at the best time while raising funds for people who are facing alcohol and drug addictions,” Lindner said, “I strongly believe we can make a difference by raising funds for Mn Adult & Teen Challenge. I know it positively impacts boys, girls, men, women, and their families.”
The Minnesota Fishing Challenge will take place on Gull Lake near Brainerd, MN on Saturday, May 30. Teams fish for the species they love (or whatever bites). Divisions are bass, walleye, pike, panfish, and the mixed bag division. Team may only enter fish in one division, declared at weigh-in. All ages and skill levels welcome!
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Reel Rally
FRIDAY, MAY 29
WHERE:
Heritage Church
13242 Berrywood Dr.
Baxter, MN 56425
EVENT DETAILS:
4:00pm-6:00pm
Registration
Fund Collection
4:00pm-5:30pm
Buffet Dinner sponsored by Bay & Bay
Anglers – Free
Guests – $5
6:00pm-7:00pm
Required Reel Rally
MnTC Men’s Choir
Door Prizes
Fishing Tournament on Gull Lake
SATURDAY, MAY 30
WHERE:
Cragun’s Resort – Gull Lake
11000 Craguns Dr.
Brainerd, MN 56401
EVENT DETAILS:
7:00am-3:00pm
Launch from any boat ramp on Gull Lake
Begin Fishing at 7:00am
Scales Open at 1:00pm
Return Deadline 3:00pm
12:00pm-5:30pm
Dunmire’s On the Lake serving:
– Walleye Sandwiches
– Cheeseburgers
– Chicken Strip Baskets
– Gluten-Free Options Available
3:00pm
MnTC Men’s Choir Performance & Testimonies
4:00pm-5:00pm
Division Prizes
Raffle Drawing
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We are praying for great weather; however, in the event of a dangerous storm, all anglers will be asked to leave the lake for safety. Please note that you must legally empty your live well before departing the water. If the weather does not improve quickly, a decision regarding the 3:00pm weigh-in will be made by 2:00pm.
If the tournament must be cancelled, all teams will be entered into a random drawing and prizes will be distributed from the prize tent. Winners will be notified by text message if they receive a prize. We ask that all prizes be picked up at the beach.
The boat raffle and general raffle will still take place at 5:00pm as previously scheduled.
DONOR HONOR ROLL
The following donors are being recognized for their support of the 2026 Fishing Challenge*.
CHAMPION LEVEL ($2,500+)
Wes Anderson
Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Jeff Boyd
Richard Bradley
Brainerd Eagles Aerie #287
Rocky Burgau
Cannon River Tree Care
Max Corrigan
Eagan Lions Club Gambling
Easy Automation, INC
Edina Realty
Enbridge
Luke Evavold
Bob Evelsizer
John / Ali Feldman
Ted Haar
Holmes Murphy & Associates
Isanti County Sportmens Club
Joy Ivance
Lake Country Power
Linda Morrow
Ottertail Corporation Foundation
Luke Rettke
Rox Barbershop LLC
Dave Smidt
Jim / Stephanie Verdoorn
Jeff / Julie Verdoorn
FREEDOM LEVEL ($750 – $999)
Automotive Electric, LLC
Gregory Belknap
PEACE LEVEL ($500 – $749)
Ben Aeilts
Richard Bahr
Tony Blankers
Karen Carlson
Closs Septic and Backhoe Service
Eric Crist
Scott Donnelly
Dondelinger Ford
George Erickson
Ron and Dora Fowler
Freshwater Outboard & Sport LLC
Dustin Geist (Dustin’s Tile & Stone)
Greenheck Auto Glass
Deb Gunnerson
Horizon Roofing Inc
inBYLT Foundation
Jarnot Custom Cabinets, Inc
Louis Katz
Kristin Kool
Chris Krumholz
Andrea Lamke
Maki Body and Glass
Alec McFarlane
Dain Miller
Gregory Mitchell
MN Country Craftsmen, LLC
Mark Mundahl
Paul and Heather Nelson
Andrew Nordahl
Dan Orvis
Dr. Steve/Donna Parnell
Tom Peterson
Rob Poush
Edward Prechel
Range Printing
Sandman Structural Engineers
Jacquelyn and Curtis Seabloom
Sunset Bay Resort
HOPE LEVEL ($1,000 – $2,499)
Erik Ahlstrand
Anderson Brothers Construction, LLC
Axtell Drywall
Erin Bachman
James Baker
Lowell Borgen
Jasob Brincks
David Buxengard
Clearwater Lions Club
Tim Dahlin
Timmy Droel
Neil and Carol Erickson
Todd Evavold
Jeremy Fayette
Tona Gillispie
Jerry Goodburn
Joel Groethe
Tony Heck
John Heuer
Peters & Kappenman, P.A.
Leedstone
Kerry Lindner
Brian Luedtke
John Lund
Manders Diesel
Jerry/Cheryl McFarland
Renee and Robert Paetzel
John Phelps
Leah Scheuman
Gordy Seiffert
Jamison Seiffert
Dave Simpson
Bill & Carin Simpson
Anne Skoglund
Dusty Ware
Vernon Weisenburger
Wayne Wilde
Edward Wilkinson (Liberty Exterior)
Timothy Yeh