Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby

Calling youth 6-14 years old.  Join us on Saturday, June 11, 2022, for our first ever Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby.  The day is jam-packed with activities, including fishing, water ecology, skills training, and even art.  The registration fee is $10.00/youth.  Parents or a guardian must accompany the youth throughout the event. Registration is open. Youth Registration Form           Event Flyer       Volunteer Registration Form

We do have sponsorship opportunities available, including exclusive premier and trophy sponsor levels.  Sponsorship Information

Our host site is Veterans on the Lake Resort located on the beautiful shores of Fall Lake, on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.  Veterans on the Lake Resort is a barrier-free facility, so all youth are welcome to attend.  Curious about their facilities, visit their website or Facebook page.  

We are excited to partner with a number of great organizations including Project WET, Fishing in the Neighborhood, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Trophy Sponsor

Ely-Winton Rod & Gun Club

P.O. Box 41, Winton MN  55796

Connect with the club through their Facebook page

Thank you to the Ely-Winton Rod & Gun Club for their sponsorship!  We were able to refund each youth's registration fee, provide t-shirts to youth and volunteers, bandanas for youth, and prizes for our fishing activity.  

The Ely-Winton Rod & Gun Club promotes hunting and fishing for all.

Buzz Bait Sponsor

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who have provided monetary and in-kind donations of at least $500.00 for the Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby:

Project Wet                   Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Twister Tail Sponsor

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who have provided monetary and in-kind donations of at least $250.00 for the Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby:

Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital (First Aid Station)                Bob & Barb Larson                 Deb & Mike Coleman

Women Anglers of Minnesota                  Pengal's Basswood Trading Co.

Bobber Club

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who have provided monetary and in-kind donations for the Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby:

Ely Echo - Grand Ely Lodge - Ely Steakhouse - American Legion Auxillary Post 415 Barnum MN