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EELPOUT FESTIVAL & POLAR PLUNGE

February 19-21, 2010

The International Eelpout Festival has been tempting masses of pouters and tournament patriots to Leech Lake for over 25 years. Heralded as Minnesota's finest display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the Eelpout Festival is an experience not to be missed.

The activities during the Eelpout Festival are plentiful. The celebration begins with the Opening Ceremony at high noon in the Walker City Park on Friday. The rest of the day is spent out on the lake fishing for the perfect Eelpout. 

You won't want to miss out on the Best Eelpout Encampment judging at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday as well. See the creativity these Eelpouters put to use when creating their custom-made fish houses. Ice races on Saturday will also occur on Garfield Lake in Laporte, MN, only about 15 minutes northwest of Walker.

The POLAR PLUNGE will definitely be a highlight for all on Saturday from1:30 - 3:00 p.m. on Leech Lake. 
The Polar Plunge has been able to produce a great contribution to the Walker Area Community Center. All proceeds from this thrilling event benefit the Walker Area Community Center and its building efforts.