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 31. 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
Pre-Event & Rules Meeting
FRIDAY, MAY 30
WHERE:
Heritage Assembly of God
13242 Berrywood Dr.
Baxter, MN 56425
EVENT DETAILS:
3:30pm-6:00pm
Registration
Fund Collection
4:00pm-6:30pm
Buffet Dinner
Anglers – Free
Guests – $5
7:00pm-8:15pm
Required Rules Meeting
Fundraising Prizes
Fishing Tournament on Gull Lake
SATURDAY, MAY 31
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
Papa K’s BBQ Truck (Open to the public)
4:00pm-5:00pm
Division Prizes
Raffle Drawing
MnTC Choir Performance
DONOR HONOR ROLL
A special thank you to each angler who received donations toward the 2026 Donor Honor Roll. These donors supported the 2025 Fishing Challenge at different giving levels and are being acknowledged here for their donation.*
CHAMPION LEVEL ($2,500+)
Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Brd Aerie #287 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Lowell Borgen
Michael Cummins
Easy Automation Inc,
Luke Evavold
Ali Feldman
John Heuer – In memory of Kathleen Heuer
Isanti County Sportsmens Club
Kiminski Paving
Lake Country Power
Tim Lewis
Mark Langer
Minnesota Truck Headquarters
Jeff and Julie Verdoorn
HOPE LEVEL ($1,000 – $2,499)
Kyle Agre
Erik Ahlstrand
Terry Arnesen
Bill’s Sportsmans Service
Richard Bradley
Anderson Brothers
Grant Burns
Keith Carlson
Clearwater Lions Club
Glen Cook
Division 6-10
Edina Realty Foundation
Gary Ellis
Paul Esser
Bob and Gwen Evelsizer
Jeremy Fayette
Jole Groethe
Gregory / Linda Hartel
Kevin / Mary Hugoson
Leedstone
Brett Letourneau
Joshua Loftis
Lutheran Church of the Cross
William Marks
Jerry McFarland
Minnesota Truck Headquarters
Nucor Building Systems
Peters & Kappenman, PA
John Phelps
Robert / Joy Poush
Jay Robinson
Randy Sanders
Luke Schmidt
Gordy Seiffert
Jamison Seiffert
Jim Thate
Thate’s Tree Service
Tim Thoele
Jacob Verdoorn
FREEDOM LEVEL ($750 – $999)
Joseph Christensen
Manders Diesel
Stanley Dobosenski
Joshua Hite
Rob Rasinski
PEACE LEVEL ($500 – $749)
Roger Allen
Mark/Sue Anderson
Dan Baker
Bay Lake Marine
Beartooth Hardware
Jim Benson
Black Rock Landscaping
Robert Carlson
Reginal Clow
Cornerstone Custom Homes
Hartel’s Disposal
Scott Donnelly – In memory of Shawn Donnelly
Jason Drager
Tim Droel
Daniel Dullum
Jeff and Jen Ehnstrom
EIG14T 814 CRE LLC
Zach Ernst
Jerry Evelsizer
Ronald / Dora Fowler
Greenheck Auto Glass
Hawkins Chevrolet
Jace Hendrickson
Hi-Tec Electric
Bob/Gwen Evelsier- In memory of Mike Sheplee
Bob/Gwenn Evelser – In memory of Kathy Heuer
Hope Community
Horizon Roofing
Kristin Kool
Peter McKinney
Melrose Electric, Inc
Gib / Michelle Mouser
Gregory Nagel
Northwing Digital LLC
Oswell Auto Body
Steven / Donna Parnell
People First foods, Inc dba McDonald’s
Thomas Peterson
Richard Picone
Preston Vaughn Construction
Range Inc.
Jon Reemtsma
Tom Revnew
Rene Sawyer
Shannon’s Auto Body
Simonson Lumber
Dave / Judy Simpson
Dan Smithwick
Micah Stelter
Deb & Gary Steven
Total TPA
Widseth Smith Nolting & Assoc
Mindy Wientjes
Keith / Kathleen Worthley