2026 Second Annual Sturgeon Slam Fishing Tournament

Friday April 24th Through Sunday April 26th On The Rainy River Baudette MN

STRICT LIMIT OF 20 Participants - WE ARE FULL

Tournament Entry Based on $25 Per Person
Cost For Entire Package $200 Per Person.

TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE CLosed

Tournament Information

    • Fishing Starts at Sun Up on Friday April 24th.
    • Fishing Ends at 5:oo PM Saturday April 25th.
    • Fishing Awards to follow Saturday's Dinner.
    • You Can ONLY fish on the Minnesota Side of the Rainy River.
    • Please review proper handling of Sturgeon, so we have successful releases.
    • This is a Catch Photo and Release Tournament.
    • Photo will be submitted through this website once the tournament starts. (Photo rules will be posted below prior to the start of the tournament.)
    • $25 Entry Fee Per Person
    • If you are not bringing your boat, please help cover gas and bait costs to the boat captain you are fishing with.

Prizes - Based on 20 entries ( Biggest Sturgeon By Length).

      • 1st Place  Pays $350
      • 2nd Place Pays $100
      • 3rd Place Pays $50
3343 Red Oak Rd NW,
Baudette, MN 56623

Lodging Provided By Riverbend Resort

We will have 3 cabins that sleep 6.  (18 Twin Beds)

Cabin and Boat Assignments are listed below.

More information about them here.

 $200 Per Person Package

  • $115 - Lodging per person based on 18 guests for two nights. 

  • $25 - Entry Fee into the tournament. 

  • $50 - Towards meals and snacks.  2 dinners, sandwich stuff  and breakfast items included.
  • The rest goes towards taxes and credit card processing fees and paper plates ect... 

Sturgeon Slam TRIP Itinerary

Any questions Text or Call Ryan 218-316-4445

 

Friday April 24th

  • 6:00 AM – Fishing Tournament Starts
  • Breakfast is on your own.
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Brown Bag Lunch Bags – (Sandwiches, Chips, cookie). Will Be Available on the dock at the resort.
  • 4:00 PM Cabin Check in Opens. Cabin Leads (Chris P and Brad J) will meet Ryan for the check-in. At River Bend Resort.
  • 6:00 PM – Chris P – Leads us in Prayer.
  • 6:15 PM – Ryan Will Prepare Wagyu Burgers and Brats, Baked Beans and Potato Salad for dinner.
  • 7:00 PM – Dessert (Ugly Cheesecake)

Saturday April 25th

  • 6:00 AM – Breakfast (Danishes, Donuts, Sausage, Bacon, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Pop Tarts Available). Grab Your brown bag lunches when you leave to go fish.
  • 5:00 PM Fishing Ends No more submissions
  • 6:00 PM Devotional – Chuck W.
  • 6:30 Dinner – Chef Chris P will prepare Wagyu Steak and sides.
  • 7:30 Dessert will be Tiramisu Cake and Cookies
  • 8:000 Awards and Tournament Results - At Miles Lab (Restaurant at the resort).

Sunday April 26th

  • 8:00 - 10:00 AM Breakfast (Danishes, Donuts, Sausage, Bacon, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Pop Tarts Available).
  • 10:00 AM Checkout - Drive Safe!

 

Have questions about the resort?

Here is their number: (218) 524-1245

Address: 3343 Red Oak Rd NW, Baudette, MN 56623

Wagyu is from:  https://angiesacresmn.com/

Cheesecake is from:  https://uglycheesecake.com/

Event Sponsors - We NEED SPONSORS!!

Please contact us if you want to donate or supply a prize. Sponsors can dictate what the prizes are and how they are earned. More info soon.

Other Information

  • You need a valid Fishing License- (Sturgeon Stamp Not Required Unless You Want To Keep One)
  • Dinner will be provided for you on Friday and Saturday Nights at 7:00pm
  • Donuts /Danishes Saturday & Sunday Morning. 
  • Sandwich stuff and chips are provided.
  • All other meals and snacks will be up to you.
  • Please bring whatever beverages you need. 
  • We need Boats and captains.  If you aren't bringing your boat please pitch in for Gas/ Bait etc.. 
  • Live Scope is allowed. 
  • Dress for the weather! 
  • Boats must have a tape measure, someone with a smart phone, and a net. 
  • Make sure you or your boat has adequate gear these fish can weigh in over 100lbs. 
  • If you wish to dock your boat overnight, please make arrangements with River's Bend lodge. 
  • If you want to Add Thursday night that will not be part of our group and you will need to make your own arrangements.
  • Minors can come and participate as long as they are supervised by an adult.
  • This is a Christian Event, Prayers, and a brief message will be shared. 

 

There is a strict limit to 20 anglers in this tournament. We will fill up first to pay/register gets priority, except if we are short boats. Ryan will have sole discretion on this. The prize money will be held in the Cast-A-Ways bank account until the day before the tournament. No refunds will be given. Ryan Churchill will have the final say on all decisions.

Photo Requirements

Measuring tape 
  • Use a commercial measuring tape
  • Bump the nose of the fish against a vertical surface
  • Measure the fish from nose to tail. 
Photos 
  • Take at least three photos to verify the total length
  • Take photos with a center reference point at the pelvic fins
  • Take 1 photo with the angler and the full fish in the shot
  • Take photos of high enough quality to zoom in and verify numbers on the tape measure

 

Official Guest list and boats.

Boat Assignments

Boat #1 Ryan Churchill - Max Of 4
  • RYAN CHURCHILL - CAPTAIN
  • Josh Bryant
  • Eric Abrahamson
Boat #2 Brad jensen - Max Of 6
  • Brad jensen - CAPTAIN
  • Donnie Jensen
  • Brent Mudford
  • James S Arsenault
  • Jason Hummel
  • Michael Jensen
Boat #3 Chris Philen - Max Of 4
  • Chris Philen - CAPTAIN
  • Chuck Whitworth
  • Curtis Hiltbrunner
Boat #4 Tim Bosch - Max Of 4
  • Tim Bosch - CAPTAIN
  • Todd Barnet
  • Todd barnet Grandson
  • Corbin Churchill - Assistant Captian
Boat #5 Jeremy Neyens - Max Of 2
  • Jeremy Neyens - CAPTAIN
  • Jeremy TBD - GUEST
Boat #6 Shane Schumacher- Max Of 3
  • Shane Schumacher
  • Mike Diemer

Cabin Assignments

18 Twin Beds
CABIN #1 - Max of 6
  • Chris Philen - Cabin Lead
  • Chuck Whitworth
  • Tim Bosch
  • Todd Barnet
  • Todd Barnet Grandson
  • Eric Abrahamson
CABIN #2 - Max of 6 STAYING IN CABIN 8
  • RYAN CHURCHILL - Cabin Lead
  • CORBIN CHURCHILL
  • Josh Bryant
  • Shane Schumacher
  • Mike Diemer
  • Curtis Hiltbrunner
CABIN #3 - Max of 6
  • Brad Jensen - Cabin Lead
  • Donnie Jensen
  • Brent Mudford
  • James S Arsenault
  • Jason Hummel
  • Michael Jensen
NOT STAYING IN A CABIN
  • Jeremy Neyens
  • Jeremy TBD - GUEST
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FISH SUBMISSION

No Fish Count Before 6:00 AM 04/24
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Select all that apply.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 4 files.
Photo #1 - Photo with the angler and the full fish in the shot Photo #2 - Photo of Fish Nose Lined Up With Tape Measure Photo #3 - Photo of Fish Tail Lined Up With Tape measure Photo #4 - Photo of Full Fish Lined Up With Tape Measure