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Minnesota Public Power Walleye Tournament

Saturday, May 31, 2025
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

Bladow Beach Resort & Campground


36052 Rush Lake Loop Ottertail, MN 56571
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Enjoy a day of fishing on Rush Lake while benefiting lineworker education. Proceeds from this event have been donated to post-secondary electric line work training programs in Minnesota since 2002!

This is a team event (two people per boat). Limit 50 teams.

Saturday, May 31
Before 6:15 am - Tournament participants must be checked in
7:00 am–3:00 pm - Walleye fishing tournament
5:00 pm - Prize/awards presentation and cook out

All participants are welcome to join us for an informal social gathering/fish fry on Friday, May 30, starting around 5:30 pm.

All activities will take place at:
Bladow Beach Resort & Campground
36052 Rush Lake Loop, Ottertail, MN 56571
Phone: 218-770-5994

Event will be held rain or shine.
Utility employee: $30 per person
Non-utility employee (vendor/supplier): $80 per person
Must be two-person team per boat. Registration limited to the first 50 teams. Deadline to register is May 15 or when registration is full.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the three post-secondary electric line work training programs in Minnesota.

  • Catch and release is strongly encouraged.
  • Fish harvested have size restrictions and must comply with MN DNR regulations.
  • Tournament fish limit: six (6) or fewer walleye. Only one (1) walleye greater than 20 inches.
  • Fish must be a minimum of 14 inches plus “gilling” to qualify as a weighable fish.
  • Largest walleye format will be catch, photo, and release; see additional requirements below.
  • All tournament anglers must check in at tournament headquarters before 6:15 am the day of tournament. Shotgun start at 7:00 am from Bladow Beach Resort.
  • The only weigh station for this tournament is located at Bladow Beach Resort dock. No exceptions!
  • The tournament shall promptly conclude at 3:00 pm. All entrants are required to check in at the weigh-in station, regardless if any fish were caught.
  • All Minnesota state fishing regulations and boating laws shall be adhered to. Participants may be disqualified if not.
  • Tournament Coordinators and tournament sponsors are not liable for any accidents, loss or damage of any property, or personal injury in conjunction with this tournament.
  • A waiver must be completed prior to participation.
  • Any discrepancies of weight, length, or other tournament matters shall be determined by Tournament Coordinators the day of event.

Largest Walleye requirements:
  • The largest walleye is determine by total overall length. Fish must be minimum 24 inches to qualify.
  • ​The largest walleye is part of your six (6) fish bag limit. It will be added to your total weight using a length/weight conversion chart.
  • You must provide a digital photo of your largest walleye while resting on a bump board or Hawg trough-style measuring device.
  • After taking the photo, we encourage the immediate release of your largest walleye.
Prizes are based on minimum 30 participating teams. If less than 30 teams participate in the tournament, prizes will be adjusted proportionately. Team scores are calculated based on the combined total weight of six (6) or fewer walleye caught during the tournament.
1st place team: $500
2nd place team: $300
3rd place team: $200
4th place team: $140
5th place team: $130
6th place team: $120
Largest walleye:  $100
Largest walleye determined by length. Fish must be minimum 24 inches to qualify. The largest walleye is part of six (6) fish bag limit. It will be added to total weight using a length/weight conversion chart. Must provide digital photo of largest walleye resting on a "bump board" or Hawg trough-style measuring device.
Cancellations are subject to a $30 processing fee per person if received by 5:00 pm on May 15, 2025. Refunds issued to a credit card will be subject to an additional 3% fee. No refunds issued after May 15.
By registering for this event, participant authorizes Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I understand that I will not be paid for giving this consent.

 

Questions?

Please contact Tournament Coordinators:
Cody Raveling - 507-530-2096
Todd McMichael - 701-373-5826

 

Registration Options

Credits Price
Utility employee registration
This ticket is for utility employees only. Registration Ends 5/15/25 at 5:00 PM CDT
$30.00
Non-utility employee (vendor/supplier)
This ticket is for anyone who is not a utility employee. Registration Ends 5/15/25 at 5:00 PM CDT
$80.00
* Registration open until 5/15/25 at 5:00 PM (CST)
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* Registration open until 5/15/25 at 5:00 PM (CST)
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Theresa Neddermeyer

Theresa Neddermeyer

Safety Services Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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