Women Anglers of Minnesota upcoming events

2027 WAM Winter Trip (01/28/2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 06:00:00 GMT

Thursday, January 28th - Sunday, January 31st

WHERE: Trapper's Landing Lodge on Leech Lake, Walker, MN www.trapperslandinglodge.com

Trappers offers 10' x 22' luxury sleeper house with 2 40" TV's and Aqua Vu underwater cameras and Vexilar flashers

ACCOMODATIONS:

*Cabins/Sleeper House Package

Groups of 6 will share a 3 Bedroom Cabin & Luxury Sleeper House Package.

3 bedroom Lake House has 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Sleeper house has 4 Beds | 2 Pull Downs, one above the couch and one above the table. The couch pulls out and the table folds down into a king bed
There's room for all six people to fish in the sleeper house

PRICE: $385 per person - includes propane

$200 due at sign up
$185 will be invoiced on December 1st
Note: This price factors in a $50 WAM buy-down contribution for each person

What’s Included in the fish houses

• Two 40” TV, Radio with DVD player & USB connection.
• Auxiliary ports are located throughout the fish house.
• 4 Beds for sleeping (some are pullouts)
• Two stove top burners and oven (small)
• 8 ice fishing holes
• Lake Map
• Rattle wheels with line and ready to fish
• Garbage can, broom and liners
• Ice scoop, fish measuring stick, all the gear Vexilar FL-8, Fenwick Rods, Underwater Camera, Flasher, Rattle Wheels preset to depth & a Berkley Bucket.

• Batteries

• Generator + Fuel

What you need to Bring for the Sleeper

• Bedding & Pillows (bedding not included)
• Cooking gear (pots, pans, cooking and eating utensils)
• Water for drinking & cooking (running water not included)
• Personal Fishing Gear - bait on-site to purchase.
• Cell Phone Charger or other electronics you need.
• Portable Restrooms are located on the shore at Trapper’s Landing Lodge.

*Bring your own Sleeper Shack Package

They will plow a spot for you

$100 due at sign up

*Food Options

Grab & Go Fresh Bag Lunch Friday & Saturday - $30 total
Dinner on your own - Merit Restaurant is available on site

**CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY**

Cancelations made between October 1st and November 30th will be granted a 90% refund with a 10% administrative processing fee ONLY if we are able to fill your spot.

No refunds will be granted for cancelations after December 1st.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Trip Director Dawn Lavigne at trip@womenanglersmn.com

OFFICIAL WAM WAIVER FOR 2026 WINTER TRIP

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following:

RISK AND LIABILITY

I understand that participating in a fishing trip is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able. I assume any and all risks associated with this fishing trip, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my application and application fee by Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM), I hereby, for myself, my executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, agree not to sue and waive, release and discharge WAM, other competitors, hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and tournament officials, including their agents, employees, or assigns from all claims or liability of death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. I am at least 18 years of age. I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the trip rules.

MEDIA RELEASE

I grant WAM the right to use photographs, video, and information concerning my participation in this tournament for any internal WAM or third-party media.

ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY

Consumption of alcohol on the ice is strongly discouraged. However, if you choose to drink, please do so responsibly keeping safety and the well-being of others in mind at all times. Illegal drugs of any kind are also not allowed. Any violation of this policy may result in a participant being asked to leave without a refund.

PERSONAL CONDUCT

WAM encourages all members to show respect for others, both inside and outside of the organization. Conduct by anyone on the trip that is illegal, violent, dangerous, irresponsibly puts others at risk, or is conduct that reflects poorly on Women Anglers of Minnesota may result in the member being asked to leave and no refunds will be provided.

2027 Women's Ice Fishing Tournament (02/19/2027)

Fri, 19 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

10th Annual Women Anglers of Minnesota Ice Fishing Tournament!

February 19th & 20th, 2027

Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM) is very excited to be hosting our 2027 WAM Ice Fishing Tournament complete with $5000 in cash prizes! This single-person, catch-and-release tournament offers a variety of ways for anglers of all skill levels to win!

Top 5 - Stringer of 10 panfish - $2,100

1st Place $700 + Trophy

2nd Place $500 + Trophy

3rd Place $400 + Trophy

4th Place $300 + Trophy

5th Place $200+ Trophy

Top 3 - Stringer of 3 Northern Pike - $1,200

1st Place $500 + Trophy

2nd Place $400 + Trophy

3rd Place $300 + Trophy

Largest Bass $200 + Trophy

Largest Walleye $200 + Trophy

Random Derby Style Drawings - $1,300 in Cash

Thirteen - $100 Drawings

The tournament will take place in the designated community area with pre-drilled holes.

WHEN: Friday, February 19th - Saturday, February 20th, 2027

WHO: Ages 8+ and a member of Women Anglers of Minnesota.

Ages 8-16 must have adult present.

Not a Member? Visit www.womenanglersmn.com/JoinUs

COST:

$95.00 - Tournament + Dinner Friday and Saturday Night

$65.00 - Tournament + Saturday Dinner

Final day to register is February 5, 2027

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Register by December 15th, 2026 and get your name in a drawing for a WAM Onyx Lifejacket.

WHERE: Bay Lake - Deerwood, MN

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort - Make your reservations at online -> HERE

Rooms Average $109 a night plus taxes and fees.

Additional Options

Country Inn Deerwood - 218-534-3101
Cuyuna Lakes Stay - 218-866-2353

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

This year's members-only (ages 8+), catch-and-release fishing tournament is a single-person tournament, but you are allowed to pair up and fish with another participant. All participants will fish in the community area from pre-drilled holes. Portable ice shacks are allowed, but no permanent shacks are permitted. Fish will be entered via the FishDonkey App. More rules and details will be disclosed at the rules meeting.

Please click “Going” on the Facebook event page for the latest updates. You can also post questions or make roommate or fishing buddy requests there.

Rules: 2026 Ice Tournament Rules.pdf

Fish measurements will be completed using the FishDonkey app. This is a catch, photo, video release tournament. This supports WAM's mission of fish conservation!

VIDEO: How to Enter a Fish

VIDEO: How to Properly Measure a Fish

Volunteers Needed!!

Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning

Members who volunteer for two days without participating in the tournament receive free housing and meals

Please sign up to volunteer by emailing: event@womenanglersmn.com

SCHEDULE

Thursday 2/18

* Register on FishDonkey App for WAM 2027 Ice Tournament - Private

FRIDAY - 2/19 - Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort - Deerwood, MN

5:00 PM: Social, Raffle & Silent Auction
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Meal TBD
7:30 PM: Welcome & Announcements
7:45 PM: Rules Meeting for Participants
8:15 - 9:00 PM: Raffle Drawings & Silent Auction Ends

SATURDAY - 2/20 - Bay Lake

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Check-in on the ice - location TBD
8:55 AM - National Anthem
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Tournament Fishing Hours
1:00 PM - Leader Board is Hidden
3:00 PM - All FishDonkey submissions must be uploaded
4:00 PM - Social Hour, Raffle & Silent Auction
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Meal TBD
6:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
6:30 - 10:00 PM - Raffle Drawings & silent auction wrap-up

QUESTIONS?

Please contact

Seantae or Nick cotour@womenanglersmn.com

OFFICIAL WAM WAIVER FOR 2027 WAM ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following:

RISK AND LIABILITY

I understand that participating in a fishing tournament is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able. I assume any and all risks associated with this fishing trip, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my application and application fee by Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM), I hereby, for myself, my executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, agree not to sue and waive, release and discharge WAM, other competitors, hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and tournament officials, including their agents, employees, or assigns from all claims or liability of death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. I am at least 12 years of age. I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the tournament rules. If under 12 years of age, a parent must sign a release at the time of registration at the tournament.

ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY

WAM participants should not consume alcohol in the boat or on the ice while participating in this WAM-sponsored trip. Illegal drugs of any kind are also not allowed. Any violation of this policy may result in a participant being asked to leave without a refund.

PERSONAL CONDUCT

WAM encourages all members to show respect for others, both inside and outside of the organization. Conduct by anyone during any part of the event that is illegal, violent, dangerous, irresponsibly puts others at risk, or is conduct that reflects poorly on Women Anglers of Minnesota may result in the member being asked to leave and no refunds will be provided.

CANCELLATIONS

In the event that you need to cancel, or if this tournament is canceled due to severe weather, no refunds will be provided.

COVID-19 RISK

By registering for this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Women Anglers of Minnesota or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury. You also agree that you will not attend if you have COVID-19.

MEDIA RELEASE

I grant WAM the right to use photographs, video, and information concerning my participation in this tournament for any internal WAM or third-party media.