2026 WAM Spooktacular Party! (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Women Anglers of Minnesota's SPOOKTACULAR Party!

Saturday, October 24th | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sundance Entertainment Center, Maple Grove

15240 113th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Come join us for the end of the SEASON celebration!

Taco bar for the first 100 members to register

Non-WAM members are welcome to register, $25 per person, $15 per child under 16.

Pick up your WAM Slam and WAM-orama prizes & Master Angler pins!

Just for attending, you will receive 5 Raffle Tickets

Every member registered by October 4th is entered in a WAM lifejacket drawing.

BRING CASH!

Come dressed in costume (optional but encouraged.) You will receive 5 bracelets to distribute to the best dressed. A great way to meet new Wammies!

RAFFLE TICKET PACKS

$25 = 15 Tickets + Sticker Raffle - RLVNT Sunglasses

$40 = 35 Tickets + Sticker Raffle - RLVNT Sunglasses

$80 = 80 Tickets + Sticker Raffle - RLVNT Sunglasses

$20 Golden Jig Raffle -

Every bag includes a Clam Pinhead Pro, but one lucky bag contains a Clam Golden Rattlin’ Spoon—choose it and win a $500 Gift Card!

HI/LO - 2 Raffle Tickets or $2 for two chances

Winner receives Jason Mitchell Dead Meat ice fishing rod combo

COSTUME CONTEST

Distribute your bracelets to the person(s) you think deserve it the most.

Winner receives free entry into our 2027 Ice or Open Water Tournament

50/50

We split the pot of cash!

Tentative Schedule:

5:00 - Doors open - Mingle/Raffle Tickets/Pick-up your WAM Slam and Wamorama Prizes

6:15 - Buffet opens

6:50 - Update from President, Michelle Morey

7:00 - 8:00 - Wamorama, WAM Slam recognition, raffles & costume contest!

Keep the party going and bowl after the event!

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.

Women Anglers of Minnesota upcoming events

2026 WAM Spooktacular Party! (10/24/2026)

Come join us for the end of the SEASON celebration!

2027 WAM Winter Trip (01/28/2027)

What’s Included in the fish houses

What you need to Bring for the Sleeper