Outing Schedule - 2025
The outings below are part of our MHOTY (Muskie Hunter of the Year) contest.
* If you are looking for a boat partner for any outing, please contact any board member or email the BLC at [email protected] and we will add your information below to help you find someone to fish with.
** Schedule subject to change **
** Potluck following most outings **
The outings below are part of our MHOTY (Muskie Hunter of the Year) contest.
* If you are looking for a boat partner for any outing, please contact any board member or email the BLC at [email protected] and we will add your information below to help you find someone to fish with.
** Schedule subject to change **
** Potluck following most outings **
June
- 28th; Bemidji Memorial tournament - all lakes “fair game”
- 7am-3pm
- RESULTS: Fish Caught - Levi Stifter 43.5"; Jay Young 43.5"; Finley Stifter 43"
- 15th; Lake Alexander - Ladies get double points for muskies caught
- CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
- 19th; Lake Miltona - potluck at Noon
- 7am-10pm
- RESULTS: Fish Caught - Jay Young 38.25" and 44.5"; Levi Stifter 39.5"
- 5th; Lake Shamineau or Alexander - Ladies and Kids get double points for muskies caught
- 5pm-10pm
- RESULTS: Fish Caught - Gary Mattson 37"
- 10th; Moose & Deer Lakes
- 6am-4pm
- RESULTS: No fish caught
- 2nd; Cedar Lake - sponsorship night - fish must be caught using a BLC sponsors lure
- 4pm-9pm
- RESULTS: Fish Caught - Jay Young 37.75"
- 20th; Leech Lake
- 7am-3pm
- RESULTS: No fish caught
- 11th; Pelican Lake
- 8am-3pm
- RESULTS: No fish caught
- 25th; Lake Roosevelt
- 9am-4pm
- RESULTS: No fish caught
BLC Memorial Outing
September 13
Mantrap Lake - 7am to 5pm
This is separate from the MHOTY schedule and is run a bit more like a tournament style with prizes for the winner as well as big fish pot and raffles afterwards.
RESULTS: Fish Caught - Steve Neff 42.5"; Jody Young 41.5"
Fall Outing
September 24th to 28th
Lake Vermilion - Muskego Point Resort
Stay for one day or the entire week. Discounted lodging rates available. This is just a casual get together that the chapter has organized for many years and not tied into our official outing schedule/standings. Contact Jody at 218-821-3727 if you have questions.
September 13
Mantrap Lake - 7am to 5pm
This is separate from the MHOTY schedule and is run a bit more like a tournament style with prizes for the winner as well as big fish pot and raffles afterwards.
RESULTS: Fish Caught - Steve Neff 42.5"; Jody Young 41.5"
Fall Outing
September 24th to 28th
Lake Vermilion - Muskego Point Resort
Stay for one day or the entire week. Discounted lodging rates available. This is just a casual get together that the chapter has organized for many years and not tied into our official outing schedule/standings. Contact Jody at 218-821-3727 if you have questions.
MHOTY Rules/Scoring System
* Fish the entire time or just part of the day. No entry fee. Need not be a member to fish. But ONLY members can accumulate points.
* Attendance - 1 point
* Fish caught - Points earned will be the same as the release standings. A 30" fish will receive 4 points with 1 additional point for each additional inch. (i.e. - a 40" fish will receive 14 points)
* Net man. If you net a fish caught during the outing, you will receive 1 point.
* Text or call our outing director (Jay Young) at 218-821-9964 to receive your attendance point and to report any fish caught.
* The winner of any individual outing will receive a $20 Musky Tackle Online gift card. The year end MHOTY will receive a $50 Musky Tackle Online gift card and a traveling trophy filled with your favorite beverage.
**NEW** To promote conservation and fair competition, forward-facing sonar that provides live fish or structure imaging (e.g., LiveScope, ActiveTarget, MEGA Live) is not allowed during any BLC hosted events (outings, memorial, tournaments). Standard 2D, down, and side imaging sonar may still be used. Forward-facing sonar units do not need to be removed from the boat, but they may not be used while fishing.
Exception:
*The Jeff Young Memorial Muskie Shootout is subject to its own set of rules where forward-facing sonar units must not be present in the boat during competition hours.
* Attendance - 1 point
* Fish caught - Points earned will be the same as the release standings. A 30" fish will receive 4 points with 1 additional point for each additional inch. (i.e. - a 40" fish will receive 14 points)
* Net man. If you net a fish caught during the outing, you will receive 1 point.
* Text or call our outing director (Jay Young) at 218-821-9964 to receive your attendance point and to report any fish caught.
* The winner of any individual outing will receive a $20 Musky Tackle Online gift card. The year end MHOTY will receive a $50 Musky Tackle Online gift card and a traveling trophy filled with your favorite beverage.
**NEW** To promote conservation and fair competition, forward-facing sonar that provides live fish or structure imaging (e.g., LiveScope, ActiveTarget, MEGA Live) is not allowed during any BLC hosted events (outings, memorial, tournaments). Standard 2D, down, and side imaging sonar may still be used. Forward-facing sonar units do not need to be removed from the boat, but they may not be used while fishing.
Exception:
*The Jeff Young Memorial Muskie Shootout is subject to its own set of rules where forward-facing sonar units must not be present in the boat during competition hours.
Do you want to win a free replica?
2025 BLC Replica Eligibility and Rules
1. Must be a current member in good standing at the time of catch
2. Attend at least four (4) monthly meetings per calendar year
3. Attend at least one (1) Muskie Hunter of the Year outing
4. **REVISED** Must submit a clear photo of the muskie's length on a bump board
Receipt of the photo is your entry into replica eligibility
Submit your photo to Release Chairman Nathan Stifter at [email protected]
5. Fill out and turn in a MI Release form to the Release Chairman within thirty (30) days of catch
6. **REVISED** To be considered for replica eligibility, fish must be turned in no later than the date of our December monthly meeting.
Rules and Info:
1. The replica will be awarded to the winner with the largest (by length) release as per Replica Eligibility.
2. In case of a tie - the muskie that was caught first (by date and time) will be awarded the winner.
3. Winner of the replica will be ineligible for future BLC awarded replicas.
1. Must be a current member in good standing at the time of catch
2. Attend at least four (4) monthly meetings per calendar year
3. Attend at least one (1) Muskie Hunter of the Year outing
4. **REVISED** Must submit a clear photo of the muskie's length on a bump board
Receipt of the photo is your entry into replica eligibility
Submit your photo to Release Chairman Nathan Stifter at [email protected]
5. Fill out and turn in a MI Release form to the Release Chairman within thirty (30) days of catch
6. **REVISED** To be considered for replica eligibility, fish must be turned in no later than the date of our December monthly meeting.
Rules and Info:
1. The replica will be awarded to the winner with the largest (by length) release as per Replica Eligibility.
2. In case of a tie - the muskie that was caught first (by date and time) will be awarded the winner.
3. Winner of the replica will be ineligible for future BLC awarded replicas.
2024 Results
2024 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year
Congrats to Nathan Stifter on winning the 2024 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Nathan caught the second largest fish during our outings this year with a 36" fish on Lake Roosevelt. This helped him secure top honors for the year, just edging out Andy Steffen who caught a 37.5" fish on Lake Waconia. Fishing more outings and picking up his attendance points helped Nathan squeak out the victory. Thank you to all that participated in our 2024 outings. We will be doing it again in 2025 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
Congrats to Nathan Stifter on winning the 2024 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Nathan caught the second largest fish during our outings this year with a 36" fish on Lake Roosevelt. This helped him secure top honors for the year, just edging out Andy Steffen who caught a 37.5" fish on Lake Waconia. Fishing more outings and picking up his attendance points helped Nathan squeak out the victory. Thank you to all that participated in our 2024 outings. We will be doing it again in 2025 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
Nathan's 36" on Roosevelt
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Andy's 37.5" on Waconia
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June 23 (Sunday)
Lake Bemidji - Northwoods Access - 7am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
July 20 (Saturday)
Virtual - Any lake in Minnesota - 6am to 11pm
Results: No fish caught
August 6 (Tuesday)
Lake Roosevelt - Ladies/Kids get double points for muskies caught - 4pm to 9pm
Results: Fish Caught - Nathan Stifter 36"
August 11 (Sunday)
Lake Pokegama - 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
September 3 (Tuesday)
Cedar Lake - Sponsorship night - fish must be caught using a BLC sponsor's lure - 4pm to 9pm
Results: No fish caught
September 21 (Saturday)
Leech Lake - 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 12 (Saturday)
Lake Waconia - 8am to 3pm
Results: Fish Caught - Andy Steffen 37.5"
October 26 (Saturday)
Lake Roosevelt - 8am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
Lake Bemidji - Northwoods Access - 7am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
July 20 (Saturday)
Virtual - Any lake in Minnesota - 6am to 11pm
Results: No fish caught
August 6 (Tuesday)
Lake Roosevelt - Ladies/Kids get double points for muskies caught - 4pm to 9pm
Results: Fish Caught - Nathan Stifter 36"
August 11 (Sunday)
Lake Pokegama - 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
September 3 (Tuesday)
Cedar Lake - Sponsorship night - fish must be caught using a BLC sponsor's lure - 4pm to 9pm
Results: No fish caught
September 21 (Saturday)
Leech Lake - 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 12 (Saturday)
Lake Waconia - 8am to 3pm
Results: Fish Caught - Andy Steffen 37.5"
October 26 (Saturday)
Lake Roosevelt - 8am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
2024 MHOTY Standings (Final)
Angler - Points
Nathan Stifter - 17
Andy Steffen - 15
Jay Young - 8
Jody Young - 8
Jadyn Gohman - 8
Kevin Gohman - 8
Levi Stifter - 8
Finley Stifter - 8
Todd Lorenz - 5
Nolan Stifter - 4
Jordan Moss - 3
Noah Moss - 3
Jett Moss - 3
Gary Lorenz - 3
Jess Stifter - 2
Zeke Moss - 2
Dave Gohman - 2
Nate Rose - 2
Josh Tucker - 2
Gary Mattson - 2
Ron Fenske - 2
Will Walkoviak - 1
Silas Stifter - 1
Cayleb Tucker - 1
Jace Loge - 1
Abby Loge - 1
Maggie Moss - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Avery Justin - 1
Donny Hines - 1
Dawn Hines - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Dan Stifter - 1
Dan Steffen - 1
Roger Mandt - 1
Angler - Points
Nathan Stifter - 17
Andy Steffen - 15
Jay Young - 8
Jody Young - 8
Jadyn Gohman - 8
Kevin Gohman - 8
Levi Stifter - 8
Finley Stifter - 8
Todd Lorenz - 5
Nolan Stifter - 4
Jordan Moss - 3
Noah Moss - 3
Jett Moss - 3
Gary Lorenz - 3
Jess Stifter - 2
Zeke Moss - 2
Dave Gohman - 2
Nate Rose - 2
Josh Tucker - 2
Gary Mattson - 2
Ron Fenske - 2
Will Walkoviak - 1
Silas Stifter - 1
Cayleb Tucker - 1
Jace Loge - 1
Abby Loge - 1
Maggie Moss - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Avery Justin - 1
Donny Hines - 1
Dawn Hines - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Dan Stifter - 1
Dan Steffen - 1
Roger Mandt - 1
2023 Results
2023 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year
Congrats to Ron Fenske on winning the 2023 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Ron caught the largest fish during our outings this year during the second to last outing of the year with a 43.5" fish on Lake Shamineau. This helped him secure top honors for the year. Thank you to all that participated in our 2023 outings. We will be doing it again in 2024 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
Congrats to Ron Fenske on winning the 2023 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Ron caught the largest fish during our outings this year during the second to last outing of the year with a 43.5" fish on Lake Shamineau. This helped him secure top honors for the year. Thank you to all that participated in our 2023 outings. We will be doing it again in 2024 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
June 18 (Sunday) Lobster Lake (Alternate lake option: Cedar) - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
June 20 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau - 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Results: No fish caught
July 15 (Saturday) Virtual Outing - Any Minnesota muskie water; Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one! - DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS HERE - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Members fished 6 different waters for our virtual outing and many fish were seen. Unfortunately, no fish were caught.
August 1 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander - Top Water Challunge - Fish must be caught on a topwater to count! - 5 pm to 9 pm
Results: Outing canceled due to high water temps
August 13 (Sunday) Woman Lake - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Clint Rix boated a 33.5" muskie to take the lead in the 2023 MHOTY standings
September 16 (Saturday) Leech Lake - 8 am to 4 pm
Details: We are combining this outing with the Memorial Tournament this year and launching from the Erickson's Landing/Kabekona access. Meeting up afterwards at the access, for raffles, potluck and cash payouts for the top 3 places. No cost to fish the tournament but you MUST be a member.
Results: No fish caught
October 14 (Saturday) Lake Alexander or Shamineau - 8 am to 3 pm
Results: Ron Fenske boated a 43.5" fish on Shamineau to take the lead in the Muskie Hunter of the Year standings!
October 28 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake - 8 am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
Results: No fish caught
June 20 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau - 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Results: No fish caught
July 15 (Saturday) Virtual Outing - Any Minnesota muskie water; Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one! - DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS HERE - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Members fished 6 different waters for our virtual outing and many fish were seen. Unfortunately, no fish were caught.
August 1 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander - Top Water Challunge - Fish must be caught on a topwater to count! - 5 pm to 9 pm
Results: Outing canceled due to high water temps
August 13 (Sunday) Woman Lake - 7 am to 3 pm
Results: Clint Rix boated a 33.5" muskie to take the lead in the 2023 MHOTY standings
September 16 (Saturday) Leech Lake - 8 am to 4 pm
Details: We are combining this outing with the Memorial Tournament this year and launching from the Erickson's Landing/Kabekona access. Meeting up afterwards at the access, for raffles, potluck and cash payouts for the top 3 places. No cost to fish the tournament but you MUST be a member.
Results: No fish caught
October 14 (Saturday) Lake Alexander or Shamineau - 8 am to 3 pm
Results: Ron Fenske boated a 43.5" fish on Shamineau to take the lead in the Muskie Hunter of the Year standings!
October 28 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake - 8 am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
2023 MHOTY Standings (Final Results)
Angler - Points
Ron Fenske - 20
Clint Rix - 9
Finley Stifter - 7
Levi Stifter - 7
Will Walkoviak - 6
Jay Young - 6
Jody Young - 6
Nathan Stifter - 5
Gary Mattson - 5
Scott Benson - 3
Jordan Moss - 3
Nolan Stifter - 2
Mike King - 2
Joe Davis - 2
Roger Mandt - 2
Brett Sande - 2
Cheryl Sande - 2
Nick Justin - 2
Noah Moss - 2
Andy Steffen - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Anthony Kramer - 1
Lydia Kramer - 1
Todd Lorenz - 1
Nate Reilley - 1
Dan Stifter - 1
Angler - Points
Ron Fenske - 20
Clint Rix - 9
Finley Stifter - 7
Levi Stifter - 7
Will Walkoviak - 6
Jay Young - 6
Jody Young - 6
Nathan Stifter - 5
Gary Mattson - 5
Scott Benson - 3
Jordan Moss - 3
Nolan Stifter - 2
Mike King - 2
Joe Davis - 2
Roger Mandt - 2
Brett Sande - 2
Cheryl Sande - 2
Nick Justin - 2
Noah Moss - 2
Andy Steffen - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Anthony Kramer - 1
Lydia Kramer - 1
Todd Lorenz - 1
Nate Reilley - 1
Dan Stifter - 1
2022 RESULTS
2022 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year
Congrats to Will Walkoviak on winning the 2022 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Will caught the largest fish during our outings this year during our second outing of the year on Lake Alexander. This helped him secure top honors in a tight race that was still up for grabs to the very end. Congrats to all that were able to catch fish and thank you to all that participated in our 2022 outings. We will be doing it again in 2023 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
Congrats to Will Walkoviak on winning the 2022 BLC Muskie Hunter of the Year honors! Will caught the largest fish during our outings this year during our second outing of the year on Lake Alexander. This helped him secure top honors in a tight race that was still up for grabs to the very end. Congrats to all that were able to catch fish and thank you to all that participated in our 2022 outings. We will be doing it again in 2023 and we hope that you'll join us at one or all of them!
June 25 (Saturday) Lake Plantagenet 7am to 2pm
Results: No fish caught
June 28 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander 5pm to 9:30pm - Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one!
Results: Will Walkoviak won this outing with a 49.5" fish
July 16 (Saturday) Lake Miltona 7am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Shamineau)
Results: Levi Stifter caught a 42.5" on Shamineau and Jody Young caught a 42.5" on Miltona. Levi wins this outing by way of the tie breaker (his fish was caught first).
August 14 (Sunday) Wabedo/Little Boy 7 am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Cedar)
Results: No fish caught
September 6 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau 5pm to 9pm
Results: Jordan Moss won this outing with a 46" fish
September 17 (Saturday) Leech Lake 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 22 (Saturday) Rice Lake/Upper Mississippi 9am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 29 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake 9am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
Results: No fish caught
June 28 (Tuesday) Lake Alexander 5pm to 9:30pm - Sponsor's Outing - Fish must be caught on a sponsor's lure to count in this one!
Results: Will Walkoviak won this outing with a 49.5" fish
July 16 (Saturday) Lake Miltona 7am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Shamineau)
Results: Levi Stifter caught a 42.5" on Shamineau and Jody Young caught a 42.5" on Miltona. Levi wins this outing by way of the tie breaker (his fish was caught first).
August 14 (Sunday) Wabedo/Little Boy 7 am to 2pm (Alternate lake option: Cedar)
Results: No fish caught
September 6 (Tuesday) Lake Shamineau 5pm to 9pm
Results: Jordan Moss won this outing with a 46" fish
September 17 (Saturday) Leech Lake 7am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 22 (Saturday) Rice Lake/Upper Mississippi 9am to 3pm
Results: No fish caught
October 29 (Saturday) Roosevelt Lake 9am to 3 pm
Results: No fish caught
2022 MHOTY Final Standings
Angler - Points
Will Walkoviak - 28
Jordan Moss - 25
Jody Young - 21
Levi Stifter - 21
Jay Young - 8
Wes Wickham - 5
Nathan Wickham - 4
Kevin Gohman - 4
Jadyn Gohman - 4
Finley Stifter - 4
Brett Sande - 3
Cheryl Sande - 3
Noah Moss - 3
Jason Jones - 3
Jen Sikorski - 2
Bailey - 2
Andy Steffen - 2
Bill Johnson - 2
Kayla Johnson - 2
Scott Benson - 2
Roger Mandt - 2
Adam Vogt - 2
Charity Mannie - 2
Gary Mattson - 2
Wynn Cornelius - 2
Ron Sanders - 1
Jason Borg - 1
Alexis - 1
Austin - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Greg Peterson - 1
Todd - 1
Gary - 1
Harlan Fierstine - 1
Terry Fierstine - 1
Ron Fenske - 1
Dan Meixner - 1
Mark Meixner - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Clint Rix - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Nate Reilley - 1
Jenn Stifter - 1
Maggie Moss - 1
Angler - Points
Will Walkoviak - 28
Jordan Moss - 25
Jody Young - 21
Levi Stifter - 21
Jay Young - 8
Wes Wickham - 5
Nathan Wickham - 4
Kevin Gohman - 4
Jadyn Gohman - 4
Finley Stifter - 4
Brett Sande - 3
Cheryl Sande - 3
Noah Moss - 3
Jason Jones - 3
Jen Sikorski - 2
Bailey - 2
Andy Steffen - 2
Bill Johnson - 2
Kayla Johnson - 2
Scott Benson - 2
Roger Mandt - 2
Adam Vogt - 2
Charity Mannie - 2
Gary Mattson - 2
Wynn Cornelius - 2
Ron Sanders - 1
Jason Borg - 1
Alexis - 1
Austin - 1
Kase Steffen - 1
Greg Peterson - 1
Todd - 1
Gary - 1
Harlan Fierstine - 1
Terry Fierstine - 1
Ron Fenske - 1
Dan Meixner - 1
Mark Meixner - 1
Nick Justin - 1
Clint Rix - 1
Joe Davis - 1
Nate Reilley - 1
Jenn Stifter - 1
Maggie Moss - 1