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Fishing Tournaments

The Fairmont Lakes Foundation organizes fishing contests throughout the year, inviting participants of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun. These contests offer a chance for everyone to enjoy Fairmont’s beautiful lakes while competing for various prizes. It’s a perfect way for the community to connect with nature and each other through a shared love of fishing.

Fairmont Lakes Foundation Ice Fishing Contest

Saturday, May 17 2025

Gomsrud Park – Budd Lake Boat Ramps
Rules Meeting: 6:30am
Fishing Starts: 7:00am
Weigh In: 1:00pm

Take off order will go by time registration is received and paid for.

Food and beverages will be provided at weigh-in.

RULES:

  • Payback will be full payback no matter how many boats enter (50 boat maximum)
  • Teams of Two
  • Cost is $35 per person ($70 per boat)
  • Payback will be Five Places for two categories of fish: Walleye & Panfish
  • Walleye = Four fish limit with Two over 20″ per boat (minimum is 15″)
  • Panfish = Ten fish limit per boat (Minimum length is 7″)
  • Buy in for biggest Fish will be $5 per boat for Walleye and $5 per boat for Panfish
  • Buy in for Yellow Bass will be $10 per boat
  • Limit 30 Yellow Bass per person – 60 per boat
  • Total weight of all Bass caught will win the Jackpot for Yellow Bass
  • 1st=$500, 2nd=$250, 3rd=$125, 4th=$75, 5th=$50

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Fairmont Lakes Foundation Fishing Tournament

Family Fishing on one of Fairmont's Fishing Docks on Fairmonts Chain of Lakes in Southern Minnesota

Fishing Tournaments

260 West Lair Road
Fairmont, MN 56031

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Fairmont, MN 56031

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