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35th Annual Sturgeon Championship

August 15 All day

Save the date and join us Saturday, August 15th, 2026 for the 35th Annual North American Sturgeon Championship & the 12th Annual Youth Sturgeon Championship at Nelson Park in Birchdale, MN!

🐟 Youth Championship: 12PM–2PM

🏆 Championship Tournament: 3PM–7PM

🎉 Door Prizes • Food & Refreshments • Fun for All Ages

Bring the kids, the boat, and your lucky fishing pole for a day full of Up North tradition, big fish stories, and community fun!

Poster for the 12th Annual Sturgeon Championship on August 15th, 2026, at Nelson Park, Birchdale, MN. This exciting fishing tournament includes prizes, refreshments, and catch-and-release fun for youth up to age 17. | Rainy Lake, MN
Poster for the 35th Annual North American Sturgeon Championship in Birchdale, MN, on August 15, 2026, featuring tournament details, entry fees, event times, and a “Catch and Release Only!” notice. | Rainy Lake, MN

Nelson Park – Birchdale, MN