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WHAT

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.

Angler Prizes and Double Down Program are being developed 

The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament starts Friday evening, May 29, 2026, at the University of Minnesota Duluth with angler check-in to receive their gift bag and turn in donations and raffle tickets.This will take place at the Ward Wells Field House, 228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812 between 5 - 8pm. You will enjoy dinner, a preview of our live and silent auctions, a live-streamed program including rules review for the tournament and a short welcome program. Anglers in this tournament are on teams of two and each raise a minimum of $250. There are prizes for anglers raising over $500.

Saturday morning finds our anglers on Island Lake, Duluth, MN. The first flight of anglers takes off at 7am and fishes until 2pm. The next three flights depart every thirty minutes after 7am. Anglers upload their catch to the FishDonkey app throughout the day.

Saturday evening anglers gather for an awards dinner at the Ward Wells Field House. The auction will conclude and the raffle winner will be drawn. We'll have a dinner and live program. The program includes awards for our winning teams, live auction, recognition for fundraising and a reminder of why we fish: For those living with ALS.

Registration is required to participate in the tournament, using our online registration system.  Two-person teams and individual angler ages must conform to one of the following: 

1. Both individuals are 18+  

2. One individual is 18+ and fishing with a minor with parental/guardian consent

3. Both individuals are 16 or 17, and each have a current MN DNR boater safety certificate and parental/guardian consent.   

All donations must be turned in to the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament by May 29, 2026, to qualify for angler and incentive prizes. 

You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to be eligible to win the grand prizes of Marine General gift certificates or any fishing tournament prizes.  Any participant under the age of 18 will assign their prizes to their parent or guardian. (Example: If John Doe is fishing with his five-year old son, John would take possession of any prize won by his son.)

Each person must sign a waiver releasing Kolar Toyota; Never Surrender Inc; employees and volunteers of any and all claims of damage or injury that might occur during this tournament.  Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their parent or guardian. Boat owners must also sign a waiver and provide liability insurance with limits of at least $100,000.  

WHEN

The tournament begins on Friday, May 29, 2026, with angler check-in at the Ward Wells Field House, 1228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812 between 5 - 8pm.

Anglers fish on Island Lake (Duluth, MN) on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Festivities conclude Saturday, May 30, 2026, at our awards dinner at the Ward Wells Field House on UMD's campus.

We have a tentative itinerary below. Final plans are dependent on water levels at the time of the event, any adjusted plans by the committee or any worldwide, national or local health concerns.

Friday, May 29, 2026

  • 5 pm - 8 pm: Check-in for anglers (gift bag, dinner ticket, turn in donations) at the Ward Wells Field House, 1228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812. Famous Dave's dinner is served. (Compliments for our anglers and free-will offering for guests.) Our online auction continues.
  • 6:30 pm: Welcome, review of rules and boat draw for flight times

Saturday, May 30, 2026

7:00 am - 3:30 pm: Fishing Tournament at Island Lake

  • 1st Flight 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • 2nd Flight 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • 3rd Flight 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Open to the public! We invite you to join us for an exciting celebration including the annual pasta dinner, program and live + silent auction at Ward Wells Field House, 1228 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812.

  • 5:30 pm: Social Hour and Silent Auction
  • 6:00 pm: Dinner (Compliments for our anglers and free-will offering for guests.)
  • 7:30 pm: Awards Program and Live Auction
 

HOW

You will be provided with the following during the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament on Island Lake:

  • Angler tournament gift and gift bag
  • Tournament ruler, to be returned at the conclusion of the event at the lake or at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
  • Saturday lunch: Boxed lunch courtesy of Super One Foods
  • Saturday Dinner: Meal and awards program

You must pre-register as a participant on our website and download the FishDonkey mobile app on your smart phone or tablet. You will be asked to sign a waiver, releasing organizers and sponsors of any liability during the tournament. You must provide proof of liability insurance, with limits of a minimum of $100,000. 

RULES

Please review our rules to ensure you are aware of the rules of the tournament. Rules are subject to change due to the pandemic and changes in our event. In addition, behavior that is not respectful of others or our mission, will not be tolerated.