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Presented by Lueken's Village Foods, the United Way of Bemidji Area, along with the Lakes Area United Way is hosting their 7th Annual Catch, Photo, & Release Fishing Tournament!
July 25 & 26, 2026 | SATURDAY 6AM - SUNDAY 6PM
FISH ON ANY LAKE WITHIN BELTRAMI, CLEARWATER, HUBBARD, AITKIN, CASS, AND CROW WING COUNTIES, ALONG WITH THE CASS LAKE CHAIN OF LAKES
TOP 3 PRIZES GUARANTEED
BASS AND WALLEYE CATEGORIES
All proceeds from benefit your local United Way!
All fish entered in the tournament will be photographed, measured, recorded with the FishDonkey app. Watch this video tutorial to learn How to Enter a Fish.
Categories and leaderboards will update throughout the contest. Check the leaderboards on your phone or on the website to follow the tournament progress.
The Standard Award Categories:
Top 5 Stringer Walleye
Top 5 Stringer Bass
Biggest Bass
Biggest Walleye
Smallest Stringer of Bass
Smallest Stringer of Walleye
(each will receive a cash prize)
Stringer - adds fish of the same species together
Awards are presented on the basis of length-to-weight conversion, and verified by tournament judges. Anglers will enter the length of each fish and the app will convert it to weight. Leaderboards will be arranged in order by weight.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINNERS!
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