Girls Gone Fishing 2025: Crowns, Costumes, and Catching Walleyes!

The 2025 Girls Gone Fishing tournament on Lake of the Woods was one for the books! Held Saturday, June 7 out of River Bend Resort, this year’s all-female fishing event once again lived up to its growing reputation as the most fun you can legally have in a boat wearing a costume.

What began years ago as a lighthearted way to get the girls together for some fishing and laughs has grown into one of the biggest and best weekends of the season. It’s not just a fishing tournament anymore—it’s a celebration of creativity, camaraderie, and of course, walleyes.

From glitter and tutus to battle armor and boas, the teams showed up in full force, rocking their themes with flair and ready to hit the water with smiles and serious fishing gear. Many teams even decorated their boats to match their outfits, and guides played along too, vying for the coveted “Best Guide” bragging rights.

🎣 2025 Tournament Results: Top 5 Teams

With 36 teams competing, the fishing was strong and the competition was tight! Here’s how the top five teams stacked up:

Team RANGER DANGER – Sarah Greene & Tessa Wright, guided by Ross Swenson – 16.24 lbs
(Also won Big Fish honors with an 8.86 lb walleye!)
Team QUEENS OF LAKE OF THE WOODS – Rachel Przekwas & Macey Marcotte, guided by Andy Przekwas & Cole Buley – 15.75 lbs
Team SINK THE PINK – Jena Theis & Sarah Monk, guided by Marshal Monk – 9.45 lbs
Team THE LAKE LEGENDS – Ciera Amundson & Jenica Mercil, guided by Ryan Amundson – 8.98 lbs
Team DOUBLE TROUBLE – Jessica Weiss & Marisha Mollberg, guided by David Weiss – 8.26 lbs

A huge congratulations to all anglers and guides who participated this year. Whether you caught the big one or just the bug to do it again next year, everyone walked away with memories that’ll last a lifetime.

🎭 New in 2025: Renaissance-Themed Auction Brings the Drama

As if the tournament wasn’t fun enough, this year introduced a brand-new event that had everyone talking. Themed “Bid in the Grand Ball, Win Royal Favor!”, the Friday night festivities took on a Renaissance flair with costumes, laughter, and competitive bidding for great prizes.

Participants gathered after the rules meeting for an interactive auction that combined Medieval-themed games of chance and skill with the excitement of bidding for gear, trips, and local treasures. The energy in the room was electric, and it was clear this new tradition is here to stay.

To participate next year, be sure to plan ahead. Registration details and online forms can be found at:
👉 https://riverbendresort.com/girls-gone-fishing