FAMILY FISHING EVENT

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026

11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Sign up and register online with sign in and weigh in at Charlie’s on Prior

REGISTRATION ONLINE;    SIGN IN: Starting at 10:00A.M. at Charlie’s

FAMILY TEAM:            $10.00 Entry Fee (payable when registering on line)

SIX SPECIES:                 Crappie, Sunfish, Bass, Northern, Walleye and Open 

AWARDS:                      Cash and Trophy for each species by weight:

                                      1st Place

                                      2nd Place

                                      3rd Place

WEIGH-IN STATION    Charlie’s (11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.)

Sponsored by:     

Prior Lake Association  &  Prior Lake Savage Optimist Club

With special thank to:

Charlie’s on Prior, Prior Lake Bait and Tackle, Prandium Real Estate Group &  Prior Lake ACE Hardware

2026 Prior Lake Family Fishing Tournament

Sunday August 2, 2026  (11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.)

~~ RULES ~~

• All entry parties must include at least one responsible adult registering for the kids.  This is a low-key, non competitive event so adults or professionals will not be allowed to compete for prizes.  Supply your own bait.

• All participants, as required by law, must carry Minnesota Fishing licenses.  All Minnesota laws and fishing regulations must be adhered to. Reminder, possession limit of 5 per person for each of Crappie and Sunfish.

• Weigh-in will be any time from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  You may resume fishing after a fish has been weighed so that it may be returned to the lake.

• All fish must be presented or in line to be weighed before 2:00 P.M to be entered.

• Each angler may present a maximum of 3 fish of each species to be weighed

• Prizes will be awarded for the 3 largest individual fish, by weight, for each designated species. (Crappie, Sunfish, Bass, Northern, Walleye and Open)

• Each angler may win only one award in each species category.

• Interpretation of these rules is up the Prior Lake Family Fishing Event Rules Committee and will be final in all matters.

• Trophies will be awarded immediately following weigh-in at 2:30 P.M. 

• Door prizes for children (under 16 Years) will be awarded immediately after Trophy awards.

4th of July Boat Parade!

The ever popular 4th of July Boat Parade shall return! Contestants will convene on the Upper Lake near the docks at Charlie’s on Prior. After a brief judging period, the Sheriff’s boat will lead the parade under the Hwy 21 bridge, through the channel, and to the lower lake.

TIME: Judging starts at 1 PM, on the Upper Prior Lake near Charlie’s. Once complete, the Sheriff’s boat will lead the parade participants through the channel to Lower Prior Lake past Watzl’s Beach.

What’s better than watching? Being a part of it! If you’ve ever thought about it (even just a little) is your chance at glory! We have cash prizes:

Grand Prize: $500 (Plus Individual Trophy)

2nd Place: $250 (Plus Individual Trophy)

3rd Place: $100 (Plus Individual Trophy)

PLUS 2 Specific Categories

Most Patriotic Themed Entry: $250 (Plus Individual Trophy)

Best Laker Pride Entry: $250 (Plus Individual Trophy)

Even better than the cash prizes are bragging rights for the winners and unforgettable 4th of July memories with family & friends for ALL participants.

Everyone loves watching the boat parade on the 4th and we hope to see your entry!

Let’s make it another awesome year on the lake for the parade.

We hope to see your creativity shine on the 4th! We really need your participation.

Special thanks to the Knotty Oar Marina for their continued partnership on this fun event!

REGISTER HERE

Fireworks Rescheduled to July 5th at 10:00 pm - Launching from Lakefront Park

*** Our 60th Year of Fireworks!***

As always, the fireworks will launch on Saturday, July 4 5th, 2026 at 10 PM from the beach! Check our Facebook page for any updates.

Welcome Friends and Neighbors!  Prior Lake Association (PLA) is your resource for

• lake safety information

• water improvement efforts

• PLA’s social events including the 4th of July Fireworks

• volunteer opportunities

  We look forward to seeing you throughout the year.

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