AGLOW Conference Fishing Tournament returns for 3rd year; participants will fish on historic Lake Wissota.
Lincoln, Neb.(August 20, 2025) — The 69th annual Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) Conference in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will feature the 3rd annual AGLOW Fishing Tournament on Tuesday, September 23rd. This year’s tournament sponsors include Fish Donkey, Flambeau Outdoors, St. Croix Rod, Outdoor Edge, and many others.
“The amazing fish diversity that the Chippewa River and Lake Wissota offer makes this a fishing morning where anything can happen,” said AGLOW Secretary and Fishing Tournament Director Scott Mackenthun. “One of the best things about AGLOW membership is everyone has equal standing. That means all members, including outdoor communicators, tourism representatives, and corporate members, have the opportunity to fish in our tournament, participate in our conference, and experience the best that our conference sites have to offer. Whether you’ve never fished for a day in your life or you make your living in the fishing industry, you have a chance to win a prize in our tournament.”
This year’s tournament includes prizes for the longest northern pike or muskellunge, walleye or sauger, largemouth or smallmouth bass, panfish including yellow perch, crappie, or bluegill, and the longest combined stringer of 2 or 3 fish of each. Also included are a mixed bag of overall champions and wild cards, as well as random prizes, ensuring all anglers have a chance to win a prize. “A few of our members earn bragging rights and prizes,” Mackenthun added, “everyone has fun, and at the end of the day, everyone has a great story to tell.”
Fish Donkey Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer Bonnie Amundson agrees that the annual AGLOW Conference Fishing Tournament has been a smashing success. “When I think about AGLOW, I imagine everyone out on the water, having fun fishing in the conference tournament. Then, later in the evening, members are again gathered and telling fishing stories from the morning with smiles on their faces.” Participating boats will need a rigid, fixed measuring device, the specifics of which are laid out on fishdonkey.com. Amundson’s Fish Donkey app makes participation a breeze, with all documentation, pictures, and videos completed within the app.
If you haven’t already, sign up for the AGLOW conference, taking place from September 21 to 25 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, by visiting https://aglowoutdoors.com/. Located in beautiful west central Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts. At the conference, AGLOW members will be able to try their hand at fishing and paddling the Chippewa River, fishing on the many nearby lakes, including the conference tournament on Lake Wissota, shooting at nearby ranges, and hunting for whitetail deer (archery), Canada geese, and small game. Outdoor excursions are planned as part of the conference and can be added to the front and back ends of the conference to ensure content creators have plenty of stories from their time in Eau Claire.
Outdoors media content creators, outdoors destination conventions and visitors bureaus, and outdoor product companies are encouraged to join your tribe of fun-loving and welcoming outdoor enthusiasts at the AGLOW Conference. Book your stay now by registering at https://aglowoutdoors.com/ or see the work of AGLOW members at https://theoutdoorfeed.org/. AGLOW Members who have already signed up for the conference can sign up for the conference fishing tournament by installing the Fish Donkey app on their smartphone, searching for “AGLOW Member Tournament 2025,” and clicking “Join Now.”
About AGLOW:
Since the first conference in 1956, AGLOW has grown into a premier organization for outdoor content creators of all types, outdoor brands, and the CVB and destinations that make our wild adventures possible. Founded as a regional organization, AGLOW has evolved into a global group with an international impact and membership. AGLOW members come from almost 40 states and multiple Canadian provinces. AGLOW members include writers, podcasters, YouTubers, and photographers, brands from the shooting, fishing, and hunting categories, and destinations across the country. AGLOW – Regional Name, Global Impact.
