Walleye Master Charity Event

PAY IT FORWARD

FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
August 25 – August 28, 2025

FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA HONORING U.S. VETERANS

Pay It Forward is an all expense paid 3 night / 2 day fishing extravaganza bringing 70+ veterans to Lake of the Woods. The purpose of the event is to honor, recognize and celebrate all veterans, leading to healing and happiness.

The Organizations Behind Pay it Forward:

RGB_TourismLogo1 Lake of the Woods Tourism represents tourism and the lodging community throughout Lake of the Woods County, We are a partner organization behind the Pay It Forward event and believe our veterans and our freedoms as a result of their efforts and sacrifices deserve to be recognized.

fishingforlife_logo As an outdoor hunting and fishing community, we have a lot to be thankful for. We live in an area of bountiful outdoor experiences, which include world class Walleye fishing, excellent big game and waterfowl hunting. Also, this is the birth place of one of our favorite winter recreations, snowmobiling. We are fortunate to live in a four season outdoor paradise.Our community invites you to participate in our event to say thank you to the disabled service members and their families who have served and fought on our behalf to protect the freedom that allows each and every one of us to pursue our dreams. Their sacrifices should be paid forward as a debt of gratitude and we welcome them to be guests in our community without any financial strain

Platinum
Package #1

$5,000 –
and above

Gold plan plus special customized plan to meet your needs.

Make a Donation

GOLD
Package #2

$2,500 – $4,999

Enjoy 3 nights lodging, 2 days fishing, meals & events for 2 people as a Pay It Forward Gold Sponsor. Recognition shared on the Pay It Forward website & on signage at Pay It Forward events.

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SILVER
Package #3

$1,000 –
$2,499

Name recognition on the Walleye Master website & on signage at Pay It Forward events.

Make a Donation

BRONZE
Package #4

$500 –
$999

Name recognition on the Walleye Master website

Make a Donation

All donations, regardless of amount are helpful and appreciated. Feel free to send check or pay via Credit Card via the Donate button below.

SCHEDULE

Monday, August 25th

5 pm – 6pm Meet & Greet, Sportsman’s Lodge

6 pm Dinner and Program

Tuesday, August 26th

7 am Breakfast

8 am Charter Fishing

12 pm Bag Lunch

5 pm Return to Resorts

6:00 pm Fish Fry and Program at River Bend Resort

Wednesday, August 27th

7 am Breakfast

8 am Charter Fishing

12 pm Bag Lunch

5 pm Return to Resort

6 pm – 7 pm Dinner at Border View Lodge

7 pm – 10 pm Program and Entertainment.

Thursday, August 28th

8 am-10 am Breakfast at leisure

TESTIMONIALS

Kind Words:

The Walleye Master Event is a don’t miss summer fishing outing for your bucket list. Great walleye fishing combined with a great cause. What’s not to like?

I attended the LOTW fishing event this past summer and it was the greatest weekend fishing I had ever had. The veterans and local supporters were all great and very passionate in making the trip accessible and fun for the veterans. Thank you again and I hope to do it again one day.

I can’t believe what a terrific trip that was!! truly a once in a lifetime event. thanks for organizing this great event, I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to talking about this event with my family and friends for years.

-David Allmer, 2024 Pay It Forward