2027 Tournament Rules

The tournament must be fished on the Richmond Horseshoe (Sauk River) Chain of Lakes. The tournament area is on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes (Sauk River Chain of Lakes). The following Lakes are included- Horseshoe Lake, Krons Bay, East Lake, Mud Lake, Cedar Island Lake, Long Lake, Becker Lake, Koetter Lake, Knaus Lake, Bolfing Lake, Krays Lake, Park Lake, Northern Lake, Zumwalles Lake, North Browns, and the Sauk River between the lakes.

To enter the tent, a lanyard is required. Lanyards will be provided with the purchase of a fishing ticket and can be picked up at the tent if you did not receive one. Kids 6 and under are free.

          ** Every fishing ticket purchased goes in the drawing for $1000.00. **

🎣 Tournament Duration

• Starts: Friday February 12th at 3:00 PM 
• Ends: Saturday February 13th at 3:00 PM 
• Format: 24-hour multi-day tournament — fish the entire time or just part of it 

• Available online, at businesses and onsite 
• Sales close Saturday at 12:00 PM 
• Tickets $20.00 each

⚖️ Official Weigh-In Times

(Fish will ONLY be accepted during these hours)

• Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

⛔ Weigh-in closes promptly at 3:00 PM on Saturday — no exceptions

• Plan ahead to ensure your fish are weighed within official hours 
• Late entries will not be accepted after weigh-in closes

• A valid tournament ticket is required and must be on your person while participating 
• Maximum of 5 tickets per participant 
• No refunds on ticket purchases 

• Only Channel Catfish qualify for tournament weigh-in 

• Fish houses are allowed 

• Start: Friday February 12th at 3:00 PM
  (Please respect the official start time — no early fishing) 
• There will be no start signal due to size of the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes. RESPECT THE START TIME

• This tournament operates on the honor system 
• Follow all local fishing laws and regulations. It is your responsibility.
• Show respect to fellow anglers and the environment 
• Please clean up your fishing area when finished 
• Dispose of trash properly 
• Follow all tournament rules

🎟️ Weigh-In Requirements

• A valid tournament ticket/lanyard is required to fish and to weigh in a fish 

• Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

⛔ Important:

• You must be in line before the 3:00 PM cutoff on Saturday 

Cedar Island (East Lake)

• You must have at least one valid ticket to fish during the tournament 
• Ticket must be on your person before fishing and at weigh-in 
• You must show your ticket upon request during tournament hours 

• 1 Ticket = 1 Fish 
• 2 Tickets = 2 Fish, etc. 
• Maximum of 5 tickets / 5 fish per participant 

• Every fishing ticket purchased is automatically entered into a $1,000 drawing 

• Sales close Saturday at 12:00 PM 

• Only Channel Catfish are accepted 
• Live fish only (no frozen fish) 
• ❌ No speared catfish allowed 

• Only 1 fish over 24 inches per person, per day within the slot limit, DNR rule
• Maximum of 5 channel catfish per person 

• Must present valid ticket with each fish at weigh-in 
• All fish weighed in become property of the Richmond Firefighters Relief Association 
  • Fish may be cleaned, cooked, released, or disposed of 
  • Larger fish will be released when possible 

• Must follow all Minnesota Fishing Regulations 
• No transporting fish WITH WATER in live wells, pails, or tubs between lakes on a road.

• Respect all participants 
• Follow the honor system and Fish fairly and responsibly 

• All trash must be properly contained 
• ❄️ Nothing left on the ice 

• No refunds, returns, or exchanges on tickets 

🎣 Even a small fish can win a big prize!

Follow the rules, respect the lakes, and most importantly—

Bathrooms are available by the weigh in tent

• Top 25 Places Win Prizes
  1st through 25th place will each receive a prize based on total catch weight. 

                   Prizes Every 25th Spot
            50th, 75th, 100th, 125th, 150th, and continuing every 25th place,        

             all the way to, including 400th place. 

• Smallest Fish Prize
  Not landing a giant? No problem. A special prize will be awarded for the smallest qualifying catfish.  

• Tournament placements are based on the heaviest fish weighed in 
• Prizes and prize values are distributed throughout multiple placements 
• Not just the top spots — winning opportunities are spread across the board 
• Even a small fish can win a big prize

• Prize eligibility applies only to tickets that are turned in with a weighed fish 
• Tickets not turned in at weigh-in are not eligible for fishing prizes 

• You do not need to be present to win a fishing prize 
• Additional prizes may be added up to and including tournament day 
• Visit the website for the most current prize updates 

• $20.00 per ticket -- every ticket purchased goes in drawing for $1000.00
• Maximum of 5 tickets per participant 
• A valid fishing ticket is required to participate 

🎣 Each ticket allows you to enter one fish into the tournament.

• Fishing tickets will be issued with lanyards
• Lanyards can be picked up at the event tent  for online ticket sales.

⚠️ You must have your lanyard with attached tickets:

• To weigh in fish 
• To participate in tent events and activities. (band, etc)

Minnesota DNR Fishing Regulations

Sauk River Chain of Lakes Association

Where to buy a license