Tournaments for Fishing Northern Wisconsin and the Western UP of Michigan

Outstanding fishing tournaments will greet those angling for fun and adventure on the waters of Northern Wisconsin and the Western UP of Michigan.

Musky hunters who like to chase 'the fish of 10,000 casts' will find many excellent musky tournaments on the calendar, but you don't have to enter tournaments to enjoy northern Wisconsin's bounty!

Outstanding walleye, musky, northern, bass, perch and bluegill fishing -- and tons of other recreational opportunities -- beckon visitors all season long -- to venerable Northern Wisconsin and the Western UP of Michigan vacation areas like Eagle River, St. Germain, Boulder Junction, Presque Isle, Mincoqua, Mercer and Lake Gogebic.

CALENDAR OF 2010 FISHING EVENTS IN NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Kids Fishing & Boating Seminar April 10, 2010 from 9 AM - noon Free fishing and boating seminar for kids ages 9 - 15 years of age with lunch included. Sessions taught by licensed guide and professional Muskie tournament angle Joe Brezinski. This 3 hour seminar/classroom session includes instruction on fish habitat, knot tying, fish identification, fish handling, safety equipment, rod knowledge, lake classification, boater safety, casting techniques and lure selection. Sponsored by Northland Guide Service, St. Croix Rods, Northern Pines Resort, Park Falls Print & Copy and Main Street Insurance Agency, LLC. Northern Pines Resort N16243 Lakeshore Drive Butternut, WI For more information, contact Joe Brezinski at 715-762-4381 Click here to visit their Web site.

Chamber Walleye Tournament May 14-16, 2010 Headquartered at the Presque Isle Chamber with registration at 10am Friday at the Presque Isle Community Center. Held on various lakes in the Presque Isle area. Presque Isle, WI For more information, contact Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce at 888-835-6508 Click here to visit their Web site.

Lions Kid's Fishing Contest May 24 thru September 6, 2010 Held on Presque Isle area lakes starting sunrise on May 24th and ending sunset on September 6th with registration of fish at "Up North Sports & Gifts". Release of all fish is encouraged. Presque Isle, WI For more information, contact Up North Sport & Gifts at (715) 686-2636

47th Annual Vilas County Musky Marathon May 29 (May 15 on the boundary waters)- Nov. 30, 2010 Held on waters in Vilas County during musky season (starting May 15th on the boundary waters and May 29th on Vilas County inland waters) and ending November 30th. No entry fee. Seven (7) categories in Released and Kept Divisions with certificates to all registrants. Plaques awarded to the top three (3) in each division. Call Vilas County Tourism & Publicity (800) 236-3649 or (715) 479-3649 or visit www.vilas.org. Vilas County, WI For more information, call (800) 236-3649 Click here to visit their Web site.

Fishing Has No Boundaries June 4 - 6, 2010 Headquartered at the Wild Eagle Lodge with fishing on the Eagle River Chain on Friday and Saturday from 7am-4pm and Sunday from 7am-noon. Contact Wil Campbell (715) 479-9309. Eagle River, WI For more information, contact Wil Campbell at (715) 479-9309

Boulder Junction Walleye Tournament June 5 & 6, 2010 Five area lakes are included in this catch & release tournament. All proceeds benefit the Boulder Junction Boat Landing Improvement Fund. For more information, entry forms, and regulations visit www.boulderjct.org or call the Chamber at 715-385-2400. Big Lake, Boulder Lake, Fishtrap Lake, High Lake and Trout Lake Boulder Junction, WI For more information, contact Boulder Junction Chamber at 1-800-GO-MUSKY Click here to visit their Web site.

30th Annual Spring Classic Musky Tournament June 12-13, 2010 Headquartered at Wild Eagle Lodge with with fishing on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. Eagle River, WI For more information, contact Jeff Heffner at (715) 477-2667

Bob McClellan Memorial Fishing Tournament June 12, 2010 Headquartered at Bear Country Builders, enjoy great fishing with friends. Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, contact Stephanie McClellan at (715) 543-8842 Click here to visit the web site

Free Fishing Seminars Sundays at 7pm June 13 thru August 29, 2010 Boulder Junction Guides offer free fishing seminars throughout the summer. Various topics. Held at the Boulder Junction Community Center on Sundays at 7pm. Call the Chamber for a complete schedule. 715-385-2400 Boulder Junction Community Center Boulder Junction, WI For more information, contact Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400 Click here to visit their Web site.

Curt Ebert Boom Lake Musky Tournament June 19-20, 2010 Boom Lake, Hodag Park Rhinelander, WI Click here to visit their Web site.

Take a Kid Fishing June 20, 2010 Held at the Conover Town Park from 11am-3pm. Children to age 12 enjoy a great day fishing Lake Itsy Bitsy for lunker trout. Poles and bait provided. Food and beverages on site. Conover, WI For more information, contact Conover Chamber of Commerce at (866) 394-4386 or (715) 479-4928 Click here to visit their Web site.

Hank Lesniak's Fishing Tournament June 20, 2010 Headquartered at Hillside Resort with fishing on Lac Vieux Desert. Phelps, WI For more information, contact Hillside Resort at (715) 547-3646

Boater's Safety Course June 22-24, 2010; 8:30am - Noon each day Three half days of instruction and demonstrations in this certified boater's safety course. The third day includes a boater's safety written test. Sponsored by the M.W. Lakes Association in 2010. Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 South US Hwy 51 Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, contact Mary or Jeff at 715-543-2443 or 715-686-2557 Click here to visit their Web site.

Professional Musky Tournament Trail June 26-27, 2010 Held on the Lower Eagle River Chain (Catfish, Cranberry, Duck, Voyager, Watersmeet, Yellow Birch, Otter, Lynx, Eagle and Scattering Rice Lakes). Maximum of 125 competitive teams. Public welcome to meet the anglers Saturday at 6pm or at awards on Sunday at 3pm. For registration information, contact Tim Widlacki; for lodging information contact the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (800) 359-6315. Eagle River, WI For more information, contact Tim Widlacki at (815) 464-8412 Click here to visit their Web site.

Kids Pan Fishing Contest July 10, 2010 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Crappie - Perch - Bluegill - Sunfish; Two age groups: 2 yrs.-8 yrs. & 9 yrs.-15 yrs., under 12 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult; fish must be registered by 1 p.m.; $3.00 entry fee includes meal ticket; all entrants will receive a free gift. Activities include games for young and old: Casting contest, fish pond, minnow races, and raffles. Burgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be available to the public at the boat landing on Little Spirit Lake during the contest. Come join the fun! Seven (7) miles east of Rib Lake on State Hwy. 102. E-mail: lspirit@newnorth.net; Website: Little Spirit Lake, Spirit Spirit, WI For more information, call 715-427-3778 Click here to visit their Web site.

Annual Charity Classic Muskie Tournament July 17, 2010 This catch & release Muskie
tournament is being held on the Phillips Chain of Lakes; $14,400.00 in total cash prizes (based on 60 two-person teams); $7,500 to 1st place winner, $3,000 second, $2,000 third, $1,000 fourth & $900 fifth. Register at Ross's Sport Shop, 286 N. Lake Avenue, Phillips; prizes, drawings and raffles at 4:30 p.m. at Harbor View on Long Lake in Phillips. Proceeds to benefit an area nonprofit organization. Ross's Sport Shop 286 N Lake Ave Phillips, WI For more information, call 715-339-3625 Click here to visit their Web site.

National Championship Musky Open August 20-21, 2010 Headquartered at the Vilas County Fairgrounds, this total catch and release tournament provides for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration is encouraged - Cost is $50/person before August 1st; $55/person after. Eagle River, WI For more information, contact Eagle River Area Chamber & Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or (715) 479-6400 Click here to visit their Web site.

Progress Days Kids Fishing Contest September 4, 2010 For children under age 16; trophies and cash prizes for all panfish species. 2 p.m. at Buccaneer Pond in Prentice Prentice, WI For more information, call 715-428-2411 Click here to visit their Web site.

Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Musky Rodeo September 4-6, 2010 The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Association will be holding a three day Musky Fishing Rodeo. The tournament begins Saturday at 8 a.m. and runs through noon on Monday. Pre-registration is required by contacting Donner’s Bay Resort at 715-476-2555 or Midway Bar at 715-769-3680. Registration includes entrance into the tournament, a Saturday night steak feed and recognition for top anglers. An awards ceremony will be held at Noon on Monday at Donner's Bay Resort. The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is a 19,000-acre body of water located in Iron County, Wisconsin that provides for a great Northwoods fishing experience. Donner's Bay Resort 2974 Hiawatha Road Butternut, WI For more information, contact Jordan & Rozann Rhey at 715-476-2555 or 715-769-3680 Click here to visit their Web site.

Swen Fishing Tournament September 5, 2010 Headquartaered at Hillside Resort with fishing on Lac Vieux Desert Land O'Lakes, WI For more information, contact HIllside Resort at (715) 547-3646

34th Annual World Championship Musky Classic September 10-12, 2010 Orientation at the Manitowish Waters Community Center, 9am Friday. Fish designated lakes in Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Winchester and Presque Isle, 12-7pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm; Sunday, 7-11am. Sportsman & Open divisions. Awards luncheon and raffle drawings Sunday at host township (Winchester in 2010). Proceeds benefit area youth scholarships. Manitowish Waters Community Center - orientation Winchester Town Park - awards luncheon and raffle prize distribution Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 715-543-2657 Click here to visit their Web site.

30th Annual Midwest Musky Classic October 1-3, 2010 Headquartered at the Phelps Chamber of Commerce with fishing on six great area lakes. Sponsored by the Phelps Chamber of Commerce. Phelps, WI For more information, contact Phelps Chamber at (877) 669-7077 Click here to visit their Web site.

22nd Annual Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament October 2-3, 2010 Headquartered at the St. Germain Community Center, this catch and release tournament includes ten (10) area lakes. Cash drawing and many door prizes awarded to entrants. St. Germain, WI For more information, contact St. Germain Chamber of Commerce at (800) 727-7203 or (715) 477-2205 Click here to visit their Web site.

Annual Justin Donner Memorial Fisheree January 29, 2011, 7 am - 5 pm Sponsored by the JPD Warrior Project, Inc. This ice fishing tournament will be headquartered out of Donner's Bay Resort on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. Cash prizes will be given for the largest fish caught in several categories. You do not need to fish to participate as there will be many raffles & auctions, along with food & beverages in the big heated tents. FIREWORKS, over the ice, will immediately follow the awards ceremony. Donner's Bay Resort, Turtle Flambeau Flowage N 2974 Hiawatha Road Butternut, WI For more information, contact Jeff or Jane Donner at 715-762-2956 Click here to visit their Web site.