Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest

Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest A long standing Minnesota tradition. The annual Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest held at Lord Fletcher's the first Saturday in May. Contest is rain or shine

09/15/2026

❄️ WINTER IS COMING GIVEAWAY! 🎣

Ice season will be here before we know it — so we’re giving ONE angler a $100 Kenders Outdoors ice fishing prize pack!

TO ENTER:
Tell us what panfish you’re most excited to chase through the ice this winter:

🎣 CRAPPIE
🎣 BLUEGILL
🎣 PERCH

Just comment your answer below to enter. 👇

Want to spread the ice fishing fever? Feel free to share this post with your fishing buddies!

Entries close Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 23:59 CT.

One winner will be randomly selected and announced Monday, September 21, 2026 on the official Kenders Outdoors page.

No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents age 18+. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook. Kenders Outdoors will never ask for payment or credit card information to claim a prize.

It truly takes a village… and this weekend proved just how strong ours is.Behind every fish weighed, every smile, and ev...
05/04/2026

It truly takes a village… and this weekend proved just how strong ours is.

Behind every fish weighed, every smile, and every moment of the tournament were volunteers who gave their time, energy, and heart to make it all happen. Early mornings, long days, and countless behind-the-scenes efforts—none of it goes unnoticed.

We’re incredibly lucky to have a community that shows up the way you all do. This event simply wouldn’t be possible without you.

Round of applause for every single one of you 👏

See you next year. Save the Date: May 1st!

💥2026 Crappie Contest Stats 💥Total Registered: 467 # of fish weighed: 299Total weight of fish: 179.60 lbsFish over 1lb: ...
05/04/2026

💥2026 Crappie Contest Stats 💥

Total Registered: 467
# of fish weighed: 299
Total weight of fish: 179.60 lbs
Fish over 1lb: 13
Biggest fish: 1.62 lbs
Smallest fish (but most confident): 0.02 lbs
Mystery weight: .53
Most common weight: 0.59 lbs
Oldest angler: 89
Youngest angler: 1
# of kids registered: 158
# of kids that weighed fish: 111

Adults Division:
1st: Steven 1.62 lbs
2nd: Mel 1.19 lbs
3rd: Dan 1.17 lbs
4th: Matt 1.17 lbs
5th: Shawn 1.17 lbs

Kids Division:
1st: Emma 1.14 lbs
2nd: Marcie 1.06 lbs
3rd: Jared 1.03 lbs
4th: Reed .98 lbs
5th: Haley .92 lbs

You could feel it at the scales… 👀Every fish mattered, and the adult division kept it tight all the way through!Apprecia...
05/03/2026

You could feel it at the scales… 👀

Every fish mattered, and the adult division kept it tight all the way through!

Appreciate everyone who came out and made it one to remember. 💥🙌

The future of the sport is looking bright! Take a peek at these kids! The smiles tell the story better than we ever coul...
05/03/2026

The future of the sport is looking bright! Take a peek at these kids! The smiles tell the story better than we ever could. 💪❤️

Thank you to Future Anglers of Minnesota for providing a new rod/reel combo for all of these kids!

This year, we were able to offer guide boats for kids to jump in and go catch some fish! Huge thank you to Scott Boersma...
05/03/2026

This year, we were able to offer guide boats for kids to jump in and go catch some fish! Huge thank you to Scott Boersma, Greg Foley and Shawn Holloway for making this possible for these kids! We appreciate you! 💥

Congratulations to our 💥GRAND PRIZE💥 mystery weight winner! She took home the Floe Cargo Max trailer!Presented by FLOE I...
05/03/2026

Congratulations to our 💥GRAND PRIZE💥 mystery weight winner! She took home the Floe Cargo Max trailer!

Presented by FLOE International

The mystery weight that was drawn this year was .53.

Way to go! 👏👏

Congratulations to the top 5 biggest fish in the Adults division! Presented by Thorne Bros. There were some absolute sla...
05/03/2026

Congratulations to the top 5 biggest fish in the Adults division!

Presented by Thorne Bros.

There were some absolute slabs brought to the scale this year💪💥

Congratulations to the top 5 biggest fish in the kids division! Presented by Scheels Way to go kids! 👏💥
05/03/2026

Congratulations to the top 5 biggest fish in the kids division!

Presented by Scheels

Way to go kids! 👏💥

Our hearts are full, our feet are tired, but we couldn't have asked for a better day! Thank you to everyone that came ou...
05/03/2026

Our hearts are full, our feet are tired, but we couldn't have asked for a better day! Thank you to everyone that came out to fish with us today, truly your support means the absolute world to us.

To all of the volunteers, you guys knocked it out of the park and we are forever grateful. You continue to show up, time after time, and are a huge part of the legacy that's being built. You absolutely rock.

Sponsors - Simply put, we couldn't do this without you. You are a vital piece to this puzzle and we appreciate you!

Over the next few days, we will recap the event and share a ton of pictures/highlights...stay tuned...

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