One of the premier fishing contests on Lake Michigan, and the first of 2024, will launch this Thursday. The 36th annual Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament will start at 4:00 a.m. Thursday and run until noon on Sunday. Over 100 anglers have already signed up to participate this year with weigh-in stations in Baileys Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, Algoma, and Kewaunee. Baileys Harbor Destination Director Cynde Krowas says the tournament has drawn up to 400 anglers in the past, with the winning brown trout weighing in at 22 pounds last year. During the four-day tournament, a special "Blessing of the Fleet" will be performed at the Baileys Harbor Marina. Krowas shares the history and details of the event, which will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The Baileys Harbor Brown Tournament pays out to the top 25 anglers with a first-place price of $1,000 that will be distributed at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday during the Baileys Harbor Town Hall awards ceremony. The Baileys Harbor Community Association sponsors the tournament.
(photo courtesy of Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament Facebook page)
