2026 MNKFA Kayak Fishing Tournaments And Event News
We have a mix of paid and non-paid events throughout the year. NOTE: You MUST be a member of the Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association to be eligible for our kayak fishing tournaments. You must fish the waters of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa or Wisconsin or the specific waters designated for destination tournaments. All entries will be verified as having a member account. Any entries not associated with an active MNKFA member account will be disqualified.
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2026 LOTW BIG PIKE ADVENTURE!
What a great way to start the season! Get on some big fish before the Minnesota opener.
2026 NORTH WOODS KAYAK FISHING ADVENTURE!
Fish lunker lakes north of Grand Rapids, MN. Have fun meeting and fishing with other kayak anglers.
2026 Mississippi River Kayak Fishing Outings
Big fun catching smallies, experiencing the beauty of the river and having fun with other MNKFA kayak anglers!
2026 Omnia MN Fishing Pike Opener Online Kayak Tournament
Fish anywhere in the 5 state area.
2026 Omnia May Online Bass Kayak Fishing Tournament
Fish anywhere in the 5 state area.
2026 Omnia Fishing June, July, August, September Online Kayak Fishing Bass League
Fish any public waters in MN, WI, IA, SD or ND. Month long smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing tournament.
2025 Cash & Dash Competitions
Smaller and more affordable. Pedal or paddle only, NO MOTORS.
2026 Chris Nelson Memorial Kayak Fishing Bass Tournament
First place takes home the most popular fishing kayak on the planet, a Hobie Outback from Hi Tempo!
2026 Sherburne County Shootout Kayak Fishing Bass Tournament
Fish anywhere in Sherburne County and border waters.
2026 Clear Waters Outfitting Kayak Bass Fishing Tournament
Date and time dependent on permit
2025 Omnia Fishing One Last Bass Kayak Fishing Tournament
2 day online tournament
Clear Waters Outfitting Bronze Back Classic Kayak Fishing Tournament
Lots of great prizes and a ton of fun at this popular fall classic!
Info To Come
2025 BIG TOOTHY TOURNAMENT
Best 2 Pike plus 2 Musky combo to make up your final score. Multi-day online kayak fishing tournament. Check it out!
Thank you for being part of our elite MN Kayak Anglers tournaments and events!
Be sure to see our fish submission requirements page for full details on how to submit kayak bass and pike tournament pictures.
Fish Pic Submission Requirements
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MNKFA Kayak Bass Fishing Group
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