9th Annual Women Anglers of Minnesota Ice Fishing Tournament!
March 6th - March 7th, 2026
Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM) is very excited to be hosting our 2026 WAM Ice Fishing Tournament complete with $3,200 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 - $1,550 in Cash
1st Place $500 + Trophy
2nd Place $400 + Trophy
3rd Place $300 + Trophy
4th Place $200 + Trophy
5th Place $150 + Trophy
Ice Slam (Longest stringer of one each Sunny, Crappie & Perch) $250 + Trophy
Random Derby Style Drawings - $1,400 in Cash
$200 x 2
$150 x 1
$100 x 3
$75 x 4
$50 x 3
Fun Category - $100
The tournament will take place in the designated community area with pre-drilled holes.
WHEN: Friday, March 6th - Saturday, March 7th, 2026
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: Early Bird Registration by February 1st - Enters you in a prize drawing
$95.00 - Tournament + Dinner Friday and Saturday Night
$75.00 - Tournament and Saturday Dinner
Final day to register is February 21st, 2026
WHERE: Detroit Lake - West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes - Lakefront - Make your reservations at 218-844-9914. Room block under WAM
Additional Options
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, and the longest total panfish stringer length will win (crappie, sunfish, or perch). 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
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 3/5
* Register on FishDonkey App for WAM 2025 Ice Tournament - Private
FRIDAY - 3/6 - Holiday Inn - Detroit Lakes
- 4:00 PM: Social, Raffle & Silent Auction
- Social - Fireplace Lounge
- Raffles/Auction - Pelican/Detroit Room
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Pasta Buffet - Lakes Complex
- 7:30 PM: Welcome & Announcements
- 7:45 PM: Rules Meeting for Participants
- 8:15 - 9:00 PM: Raffle Drawings & Silent Auction Ends
SATURDAY - 3/7 - Detroit Lake
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Park at City Park/Detroit Lakes Pavilion or Becker County Fairgrounds - Check-in on the ice
- 9:45 AM - Group Picture & National Anthem by Duck Station
- 10:00 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 - Lakes Complex
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Taco Buffet - Lakes Complex
- 6:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
- 6:30 - 7:00 PM - Raffle Drawings & silent auction wrap-up
QUESTIONS?
Please contact
Seantae or Nick cotour@womenanglersmn.com
OFFICIAL WAM WAIVER FOR 2026 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.
