East Battle Fishing Tournament—Saturday, June 14, 2025

We are back again this year and have decided to set a recurring annual date of the 3rd Saturday of June. This is typically Father’s Day weekend. We want to thank the Wilson family for getting this event started three years ago and we have been very fortunate to receive cash donations to keep this event going. 

We are soliciting prize donations such as fishing tackle, a rod and reel, or other helpful gear for about 6-10 prizes for the kids. Please contact one of us listed below if you want to help with the effort.

Fishing Contest Rules

1. The tournament is June 14, 2025, between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm.

2. This tournament is limited to East Battle Lake property owners and their guests.

3. MN fishing regulations are followed.

4. All participants 16 and older must have a valid Minnesota fishing license.

5. There are no pre-registrations or registration fee requirements. Just show up.

6. All anglers will launch from their property.

7. This is a “catch and keep” tournament for Northern Pike under 22 inches. Participants WILL NOT release any of these fish back to the lake.

8. Tournament winners will be determined in a raffle drawing.

9. A boat will be issued one raffle ticket for every five Northern Pike under 22 inches. For example, at the Fish check-in a boat with 10 eligible northerns will receive 2 tickets, 20 fish will receive 4 tickets, 30 fish will receive 6 tickets.

10. Any Northern Pike over 22 inches will NOT be counted as valid for the raffle. Minnesota fishing regulations for our zone require all Northern Pike between 22 and 26 inches be returned to the lake. Consult the MN North Central Zone Fishing Regulations.

11. Each angler can register no more than 10 Northern Pike caught on the day of the tournament. Consult MN Fishing Regulations (daily limit of 10).

12. Total fish weight is not being calculated.

13. Fish check-in will take place between 3 pm and 5 pm. Boat to the midpoint of the north side of Chippewa Island and find the long narrow beach property with Adirondack chairs sitting there. Look for East Battle Lake Watershed banners on the property. The physical address is 23051 Chippewa Trail, Vining, MN.

14. The raffle drawing will take place at 5:30 pm on the tournament day.

15. The raffle winners will be posted on Facebook; East Battle Lake - Resident Exchange, with instructions to claim their prize.

16. Participants are encouraged to post photos of their outing on the same FB page.

17. Be safe, have fun and be a good sportsman.

18. Please direct any questions to one of the following:

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