07/31/2026
🎣 Make a Splash with the Whole Family at the Shanty Days Fishing Contest! 🐟
Looking for a fun family adventure during Shanty Days? Grab your fishing poles, pack some snacks, and head to the water for the Shanty Days Fishing Contest!
Whether it's your child's very first fish or a family tradition that's been passed down for generations, there's nothing quite like spending a day together on water. Cheer each other on, make lasting memories, and maybe even reel in a prize!
The Shanty Days Fishing Contest is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the joy of fishing, enjoy the great outdoors, and celebrate Algoma's incredible fishing heritage.
- Youth: $5 ticket, text photos to 920.883.9792 Sunday, August 9 - Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Licensed anglers (age 16+) $10 ticket, weigh-in Friday, August 14 - Sunday, 16
Friday & Saturday morning, August 14 & 15, 2026, 9-10:30 AM (at Algoma Marina 60 Steele St.)
Friday & Saturday night, 8:15-9:15 PM (at Algoma Marina 60 Steele St.)
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Sunday morning final weigh-in, 9 - 10 AM, Heritage Park pavilion (next to the Algoma Marina).
- 10:30 AM awards, including door prizes, Heritage Park pavilion
Tickets are required and will be available in Algoma beginning August 8, 2026, at:
- Graf's Mobil Mart, 1025 Lake St.
- Algoma Citgo, 616 4th St.
Questions? Email [email protected], or text 920.883.9792.
🎣 No wristband is required to participate, so it's easy for families to join in the fun!
Get all the details at:
👉 https://www.visitalgomawi.com/fishing-contest
Make this Shanty Days one your family will never forget—because the best catch of the day might just be the memories you make together!