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
11:00am-4:00pm
Special Chick-Fil-A food tent (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 2025 Donor Honor Roll. These donors supported the 2024 Fishing Challenge at different giving levels and are being acknowledged here for their donation.*
CHAMPION LEVEL ($2,500+)
Wes Anderson
Scott Bonnema
Brian Carlson
Joseph and Sarah Davis
Eagan Lions Club
Elk River Baptist Church
Gary and Sharon Ellis
Enbridge Energy
Luke Evavold
Ali and John Feldman
John and Kathleen Heuer
Kevin and Mary Huguson
Horizon Roofing
Isanti County Sportsmen Club
LCP
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Gary Moore
Nisswa Lions
Northern Pipe Products
Premier Marine
ROX Barbershop LLC
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sue Thelen
HOPE LEVEL ($1,000 – $2,499)
Kyle Agre
Anderson Brothers Construction
Mark Anderson
Bill’s Sportsman Service
Jeff Boyd
Easy Automation
Todd Evavold
Keith Carlson
Troy Carlson
Nick Grbich
Joel Goiethe
Michael Grussing
Ted Haar
Gregory and Linda Hartel
Innovative Builders
Martin Kappenman
Lake Country Power
Lazer Flooring
Tom Litke
Joshua and Melissa Loftis
John and Susan Lund
David and Nikki Nordmeier
Bogart Pederson
John Phelps
James Routledge
Jamison Seiffert
Mark Strelnieks
James and Katina Thate
Tim Thoele
David Tomsche
David Wagner
Thate’s Tree Service
FREEDOM LEVEL ($750 – $999)
Lowell Borgen
Richard Bradley
Michael Cummins
Jessie and Kim Fuchs
Ironfire Inc
Donna and Seven Parnell
Dave Randash
Brian and Deb Roggow
PEACE LEVEL ($500 – $749)
AAA Rental Inc
Erik Ahlstrand
Dan Baker
Beartooth Hardware
Nikos Berkowitzz
Lowell Borgen
Karen and Robert Carlson
Amie Christian
Enterprise Fleet Management
Kurt and Sarah Erickson
Neil Erickson
Bob Evelsizer
Kabriel Faul
Dora and Ronald Fowler
Shirley Godejohn
Eric Gullickson
Hartel’s Disposal
Daniel Janssen
Jarnot Custom Cabinets
Kyle Kosmider
Patrick Lahr
Sarah and Tim Lewis
Tom Lewis
Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club
Jack Lundberg
Doug Lyons
Charles Malmquist
Manders Diesel
Kelly and Todd McComb
Meghann Manders
Julene and Peter McKinney
MN Country Craftsmen
Gib and Michelle Mouser
Oswell Auto Body
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Richard Palen
Joy and Robert Poush
R&B Trucking
Red Barn Creations
Tom Revnew
Randy Sanders
Sawyer Timber Co
Dawn Seiffert
Gordy Seiffert
Mitchell Seiffert
Stenetta Seiffert
Kristine Switala
Debra Stueven
Utecht Construction
Jeffery and Kristi Vanasse
Kathleen and Keith Worthley
Timothy Yeh