Grumpy Old Men Ice Fishing Tournament 12
The annual Grumpy Old Men Ice Fishing Tournament is a popular part of the Grumpy Old Men Festival in Wabasha.
The 31st Annual Festival runs Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, the 24th and the tournament kicks off that Saturday.
Registration is from 8 am – 9:30 am and the Tournament is 10 am – 2 pm.
Awards and fishing tournament raffle drawings at 2:30 pm. Cost: $10 Adults; 12 & under $5
Largest weight per species, in case of a tie, winners will share prize, accordingly. Weigh in will be located at the registration table in the parking lot at Parkside Marina. No vehicles or oversized fish houses will be permitted on the ice unless the vehicle is designated as handicap (portable ice shacks only).
All participants must follow the state of MN fishing laws and have a valid MN or WI fishing license.
Boundaries are Parkside Marina Only, Enter Ice at your own risk.
Prizes: Each category, Crappie, Sun Fish, Perch, Northern Pike receives $200 First $125 Second $75 Third Place Total $1600.
For all the information, go to https://www.wabashamn.org/grumpyoldmenfest/.
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