2024 NW Angle Buoy Bash: A Celebration of Fishing and Local Culture
Have you heard of the new Buoy Bash? How about the Max Fishing Tournament? The northernmost point in the contiguous United States (the northernmost point buoy in Minnesota’s NW Angle) is turning 7 years old and that merits a celebration. As organizers of this event wanted to create something special, this event includes sort of a “milk run” of resorts in the mix. On top of that, there is a newly formed fishing tournament the same weekend.
The NW Angle is the northernmost point of the contiguous U.S., is where the 14,552 islands of Lake of the Woods begin and is home to some of the best fishing for walleyes, muskies, smallmouth bass, and pike in North America.
Northwest Angle Buoy Bash
First off, the newly formed as of last year, Northwest Angle Buoy Bash. It celebrates so many things that are great about the Angle, including the northernmost point buoy. At their leisure, people can visit participating resorts as each will be hosting kind of an open house with something unique at each resort. Check out this line up!
Friday, August 30th, 2024
7pm History, Mystery and Legends at Jerry’s with Dave Vickaryous, Jim Dingle, Pat Zavoral, and Joe Laurin
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
5am Max Foundation – Fishing Derby at Angle Outpost Resort. Walleye and muskie tournament (see flyer)
7am Oak Island Resort. Coffee Giveaways. Alver has some special coffee treats to help wake you up!
All Day Cyrus’s Flag Island Resort. All day drink and food specials, outside bar, buoy souvenirs
All Day Jerry’s Bar and Grill. Buoy Beer, all day food specials, outdoor games
9am – Noon. Sage’s Open House. Sage’s Resort, historic tour of resort.
1pm – 4pm & 7 – 9pm. Tiki Bar at Sunset Lodge. Drink specials.
11am – 5pm. Sportsman’s Oak Island Party Barge. Drink specials.
2pm – 4pm. Blueberry Cheesecake Tasting. Walsh’s Bay Store. Local blueberry cheesecake with Frank, Laura and Anita
2pm – 4pm. Prothero’s Founder Tour. Prothero’s Post Resort. Founder’s Cabin Tour and Houston Lockwood Memorabilia
3pm – till they run out. Northernmost Point Buoy area. Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, jewelry, local honey, bake sale to support NWA Hockey Club, Many Vendors
7pm – 11pm. Jerry’s Bar and Grill. Live Music, The Niteriders.
9pm. Cyrus’s Flag Island Resort. Fireworks over the lake
Sunday, Sept 1, 2024
9:30am. Church at St. Lukes. Sermon – Labor Day Message
6pm. Jerry’s Bar and Grill. Max Foundation Awards Dinner, awards and silent auction.
As you can see, there is lots to do with a plethora of activities. What a great way to see the Angle along with meeting many of the people who are instrumental in making it so special.
Max Multi-Species Fishing Tournament
You might be wondering, “why is this called the Max Fishing Derby?” This fishing tournament is in honor of Max Marvin, a young man who had a love and passion for fishing and tragically passed away at an early age. As explained by the Max Foundation…
MAX WAS ONE OF THOSE RARE PEOPLE WHO, EVEN AS A TEENAGER, HAD A DYNAMIC AND MAGNETIC PERSONALITY THAT ENGAGED YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE.
That he took his own life was tragic and shocking to everyone who knew him. Max made the world a better place while he was here. Those closest to him want him also to make the world a better place after he is gone. That is the goal in mission of the Max Marvin Foundation. To strive for mental wellness among our young people by drawing attention to mental health issues so that other young people can find the help that Max did not. And, in accomplishing that goal, honor the memory of this captivating young man, Max Marvin.
During Hockey Day Minnesota 2024, Bally Sports North highlighted the Max Foundation’s mission for mental wellness between the Warroad vs. Roseau game, honoring Max Marvin’s legacy. See video below.
This tournament is in honor of Max Marvin, a former guide at the NW Angle. In honor of Max, and his passion for the NW Angle and Lake of the Woods, we welcome you to participate in the 1st Annual Max Multi-Species fishing derby.
The tournament is a two day tournament, Saturday and Sunday, August 31st – September 1st, 2024. It is a multi-species tournament with prizes for the largest walleye, largest muskie and a combo of the two.
To sign up for the tournament, contact Lisa Marvin at 218-242-0024 or at lisamarvin@reedrealtymn.com. The host resort is Angle Outpost.
Lots is happening the weekend of August 30 – September 1, 2024 up at the NW Angle. All are welcome. The Angle is a very special place with a unique and welcoming culture. The Angle does not disappoint!
