2024 TOURNMENTS TICKETS ARE HONORED FOR THE 2025 TOURNAMENT!

The tournament takes place on the Sauk River Chain of lakes, (Horseshoe Chain of Lakes) near Richmond, Minnesota

Catfish Fest is a great experience for the avid fisherman or the kid's! Join your friends and family in making this an annual fishing tournament tradition. Richmond Minnesota offers local businesses for all your needs for the weekend. 

Join us catfish fishing at Catfish Fest on the Chain!

The Catfish Fest on the Chain is a unique multi-day catfish fishing tournament that begins Friday February 14th at 3:00pm and ends Saturday February 15th at 3:00PM. 

Tournament will take place regardless of weather.

Must have a minimum of 1 valid ticket to fish Tournament.

 Ticket sales close on Saturday at noon.

The Richmond Firefighters Relief Association is a nonprofit organization that raises funds that provide benefits to Richmond Volunteer Firefighters (Richmond, Minnesota) . 

Through donations and fundraisers, the Richmond Firefighter's Relief Association purchases necessary fire, medical and safety equipment and supplies for the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department.

This fishing tournament helps Richmond Fire fighters with supplies, equipment, training and more!  The funds raised at the catfish fishing tournament support the community. 

Our sponsors are essential for tournament to happen year after year.  Our sponsors provide the funding to cover the expenses, prizes and so much more. It is important to recognize them and thank them! 

The Chain of Lakes provides the opportunity to catch channel catfish, and provide bragging for years to come. 

See videos of catfish fishing and previous tournaments.

Check out the photo gallery from previous tournaments to see all the great catches, previous year prizes, and the big smiles from all ages who participated. 

Will you be in this year's album?