Welcome Minnesota Anglers & prepare your tackle for our Winter Carnival Fishing Tournament! The month long digital ice fishing tournament through the FishDonkey Mobile App, begins at 12:03am on January 5th and runs through 5:07pm on February 2, 2025. The entry fee is $20. Kids 12 and under can enter for free with any adult registration. Head to the FishDonkey app for more information.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top anglers in categories:
- King of Winter Largest Walleye – length
- Largest Northern Pike – length
- Largest Bass – length
- Grand Slam of Panfish – measured by the total length of 3 fish 1 crappie, 1 sunfish and 1 perch
- Winter Carnival Super Fan – random winner selected – must have 2025 Winter Carnival button in photo
- Kids fish – 12 and under category – any fish entered has a chance to win awesome prizes
Waters
Eligible fish are limited to all Minnesota public waters to get the whole State of Minnesota participating in the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
FishDonkey App – How to Join
All fish entered in the tournament will be photographed, measured, recorded with the FishDonkey app. Joining our tournament is easy:
- Download the FishDonkey Mobile App through the App Store on your mobile phone
- Search “Winter Carnival”
- Join the tournament and begin submitting your catches!
About Us
This exciting outdoor event helps support the Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation, a non-profit membership organization and proud producers of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival was started in 1886 and is the oldest winter festival in the United States. It relies on sponsors, fundraisers, donations, charitable gaming, and foundation members to support its year-round activities.
