PLEASE CONTACT JILL BAKER AT JILL@SDVETS.ORG IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT.
ANGLERS FOR VETERANS FISHING TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Lake Thompson, South Dakota
Launch Site: North Ramp
Entry Fee: $300 per team
Entry Fee: $250 per team with a Veteran onboard
$10,000 in Prizes
Prize Money Based on 40 Teams—actual Payoff Based on Number of Teams Entered.
| Tournament Payout |
|---|
| 1st Prize: $5,000 |
| 2nd Prize: $2,500 |
| 3rd Prize: $1,200 |
| 4th Prize: $800 |
| 5th Prize: $500 |
Tournament Headquarters
Community Action for Veterans
1600 West Russell St. #305, Sioux Falls
POC: Jill Baker, Executive Director
Jill@sdvets.org; (605) 910-4045
LAUNCHING TIMES
| FLIGHT 1 | FLIGHT 2 | FLIGHT 3 | FLIGHT 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:45 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 3:45 PM |
Platinum Sponsor
REGISTER
Supporting CAV’s mission to develop communities of care for veteran and military families. Please check out the website for more information on our programs and events.
Rules and Regulations
ELIGIBILITY:
All participants MUST have a valid fishing license to participate in the tournament. The total entry fee is $300 per team or $250 per team with a Veteran crew member. Contestants MUST check in on Friday, May 16, 2025, starting at 5:30 PM and ending at 7:30pm. LOCATION: Half Pint Steaks & Spirits; 104 3rd St SW, De Smet, SD.
TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT:
Both artificial and live bait are permitted. Each team may use up to four rods.
FISHING AREA:
The designated fishing area is Lake Thompson. Launching site is the North Ramp.
SCORING:
Prizes will be based on pounds and ounces most weighted during the tournament day. Each boat will be permitted to catch eight walleyes. Six walleyes of at least 15 inches will be weighed, with only two over 20 inches.
TEAMS:
Contestants can enter as two, three, or four person teams. Tournament payouts will be awarded to the top five teams. Each team is encouraged to include Veterans as part of their crew.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Platinum Sponsor
REGISTER
Supporting CAV’s mission to develop communities of care for veteran and military families. Please check out the website for more information on our programs and events.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
If you would like to sponsor this event, please email Jill Baker at Jill@sdvets.org
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