8th annual mmo crappie tournament

$300 per 2 person boat, $50 per each additional adult in a boat. 50 boat limit.  RULES TO CHANGE FOR 2026!!

**KIDS UNDER 16 FISH FOR FREE**

8th Annual Memories Made Outdoors Tournament Rules

Official Tournament Rules

Memories Made Outdoors 8th Annual Tournament

April 25th, 2026

Registration/sign-up process:

 

Beginning March 1st 2026 @8am
Go to https://memoriesmadeoutdoors.org/crappie-tournament to sign up and register.
** YOU MUST HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS' INFORMATION TO REGISTER**
Changes made after teams are registered will result in a $25.00 administration fee.

Please be advised: Teams will be disqualified if registrations do not match on tournament day!

Teams registered will take off in order of registration.

The only way to register teams is online. No holding or reserved spots for alternate payments. 

**Payouts** Based on 50 boats

1st) $3000.00

2nd) $2000.00

3rd) $1000.00

4th) $800.00

5th) $700.00

6th) $600.00

7th) $550.00

8th) $500.00

9th) $450.00

10th) $400.00

BIGGEST CRAPPIE
Optional Side pot: 20.00 per TEAM participating in the tournament.
If the team with the biggest (by weight) crappie did not pay the pot, it will go to the next largest crappie
(If a tie takes place, it will go to the person's boat/team that registered first)

**Rules**
Fee: $300.00 for a 2-person team, $50.00 for each additional adult angler (No changes or substitutions) Changes made will result in a 25.00 admin fee paid prior or at check-in. 

A single person can register and pay the $300.00 entry fee if fishing with kid(s). 

A minimum of two registered participants in a boat.

*New for 2026* Kids 16 and under can fish for free, with paid registrants.
Time 8 am -2 pm
Check in starting at 6am

Ease off at 8 sharp from Shoreline Hotel.

Weigh in begins promptly at 2 pm.

If a team is late up to 5 minutes, they will be docked 1 pound. 

After 5 minutes, the team is disqualified.

All MN DNR rules apply

The weigh in is based on 10 crappies per team.

A “team” in a boat consist of 2 participants in a boat. 

There will be a 7" minimum length for crappies to be eligible

Any crappies under 7" will be disqualified to weigh in with no penalty except loss of disqualifying fish.

Big crappies must be marked with zip tie provided.

There are no boundaries of Lake Minnetonka. Fishable waters must be navigable by boat.

All fish must be caught during tournament hours on Lake Minnetonka

All fish must be brought to weigh in a cooler, bucket, pail, or bag.

Fish must be alive or appear to be fresh.

Big fish tie will be determined and won by the team that registered/paid first.

Big fish will determine the total weight tie.

The current payouts are based on 50 boat maximum.

Black Crappie and White Crappie are eligible species

Payouts will be adjusted according to the number of boats registered.

Refunds will only be provided if the tournament is canceled before the start of the event due to dangerous weather.

Teams will not be refunded if they are unable to participate.

Please conduct yourselves ethically and in a sportsman-like manner.

Life Jackets are recommended while the boat is moving.

There is NOT a backup date scheduled for the tournament. 

Refunds will be issued for the tournament.

Any violation cited by a Law Enforcement officer will disqualify the boat and all participants in that boat.

Winning teams may be subject to polygraph tests at the discretion of the organization or tournament director before receiving any awards. 

Children 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.

All persons in the boat must be registered, including spectators and media personnel.

All decisions by the Tournament Director are final. Rules are subject to change at any time. 

Memories Made Outdoors is not responsible, liable, or accountable for any damage, losses, injuries, or deaths during the function of this event. Participants assume all responsibility and liability.