Trolling For The troops

We believe that all Veterans and any Soldier of any branch and service, who have served our country through the years deserve a day on the lake. If this describes you, here’s your opportunity to get a chance to fish with some of the best anglers in the Midwest! Well known professional fishermen and others will guide a Veteran and a Soldier for a day on Mille Lacs Lake or the Mississippi River! This will be a fun, exciting, day of fishing in boats that make heads turn. Prizes will be awarded to the most successful anglers!

Date:                        Thursday/Friday, June 3 - June 4, 2021
Headquarters:        Camp Ripley, MN
Fishing Locations:  Mille Lacs Lake and Mississippi River

Details: 

• Meals and lodging are provided free of charge by our sponsors
• ​You must provide your own transportation
• You MUST be a resident of Minnesota to participate.
• You MUST be a veteran/ Active Military Service Member of the United States Armed Services
• Our screening committee will review all applications.
• SPACE IS LIMITED, APPLICATIONS WILL BE PLACED IN THE GENERAL LOTTERY.
• All applicants will be notified by mail after May 1, 2021 as to their selection.
• Event will be held on  THURSDAY - FRIDAY, June 3-4, 2021   
• Questions concerning this event should be directed to the MN Veterans Outdoor Coordinator Thomas Kramin at 320-292-5996 or Email: mnvetsoutdoors@gmail.com
• Download our flyer

Applications are due by April 14, 2021 ! 

How to Register
Registration has now closed. Check back next spring for the 2022 event!

Agenda for June 3 – June 4, 2021
JUNE 3
• 1500 - 1645 Registration -Team Meet and Greet @ Camp Ripley
• 1700 - 2100 Group photo, evening dinner, door prizes
JUNE 4
• 0630-1530 Fishing
• 1700-1900 Meal and awards

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Check out our video below highlighting the event from 2015. Or save the link here to view later.