ALS Fishing Tournament

The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament is a fishing tournament and fundraiser. The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament started in 1995 by family and friends of Kevin Kolquist. Kevin had been diagnosed with ALS and they wanted to do something to make a difference. The tournament has grown from that very first tournament. All proceeds from the event go to helping people with ALS and their families throughout their journey with ALS.

There are two divisions this year: Participation on Island Lake, Duluth, Minnesota or a Virtual Tournament on any lake in North America. Both divisions are a Catch, Photo, Release format. The tournament formats and rules may be subject to change depending on local, state and federal guidelines.

Registration is required for this event.

Island Lake Tournament

• Island Lake participants check in Friday, June 4th to collect their boat number and gift bag. This is also an opportunity to turn in donations and raffle tickets. The boat draw and rules review will be streamed live online. Stay tuned for details on our Friday activities.
• Anglers launch on Island Lake Reservoir Saturday morning, in one of four flights drawn the previous evening.
• Anglers fish for walleye (6 maximum) and/or bass (5 maximum).
• Top measurements will be awarded in addition to a few identified lower measurements.
• This is a Catch, Photo, Release format. Anglers will measure fish using the FishDonkey mobile application designed for this event.

Virtual Tournament

• Anglers participating virtually anywhere will take to any body of water on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
• Anglers fish for walleye, bass, northern pike or crappie.
• Anglers catching the single largest fish in each species will be recognized.
• There will be a random drawing of prizes for anglers submitting measured fish.
• This is a Catch, Photo, Release format. Anglers will measure fish using the FishDonkey mobile application designed for this event.

Proceeds from the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. ALS is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS usually strikes people between the ages of 40 – 70, but it can strike anyone at any time. Although there is no cure or treatment yet, we are committed to helping these families in need. The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament board, anglers, volunteers and donors are united in Funding the Fight Against ALS.