05/08/2026
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2nd Annual Anglers for Veterans Fishing Tournament!
Join us June 13, 2026 at Lake Thompson, South Dakota for a full day of competitive walleye fishing in support of Community Action for Veterans.
Official South Dakota Qualifier Event
$12,000 in Tournament Payouts Based on 60 Teams
Teams of 2–4 anglers are welcome, and teams are encouraged to include a Veteran as part of the crew. An optional Big Fish Pot and Calcutta Auction will also be offered.
CHECK-IN / RULES MEETING / CALCUTTA
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Prairie Fire Bar & Grill
611 7th St. SW, De Smet, SD
TOURNAMENT DAY
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Lake Thompson, South Dakota
North Ramp Launch Site
Entry Fee
• $300 per team
• $250 per team with a Veteran crew member
Tournament payouts follow an 80/20 structure, with 80% paid out to anglers and 20% supporting Community Action for Veterans and programs serving veteran and military families.
Register here:
https://www.sdvets.org/event-details/anglers-for-veterans-fishing-tournament
A competitive walleye tournament on Lake Thompson supporting Community Action for Veterans. Teams of two to four anglers are encouraged to include a Veteran. Cash payouts, Calcutta, and Big Fish Pot.
