2026 Turkey & Trout Classic- Pequot Lakes, MN
Event Start Date: 5/1/2026 5:00 PM
Event End Date: 5/3/2026 12:00 PM
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Join the Minnesota Chapter of BHA on May 1st - 3rd at Rock Lake Campground in Pillsbury State Forest near Nisswa, MN for camping, turkey hunting, and trout fishing!
This weekend is all about getting outside, chasing turkey or trout at your own pace, and enjoying time around the fire with good people. There’s no pressure, just a chance to spend a few days outside in the company of great people who love public lands as much as you do. Whether you’re sneaking through the woods at first light, drifting a fly down a trout stream, or just hanging at camp swapping stories, you’ll be in good company.
This is a fully DIY weekend. We’ll have maps of the area and can help point you toward nearby opportunities, but you’ll be responsible for your own gear, setups, and strategies. We’ll provide some basic food, snacks, and drinks, and we encourage everyone to bring something to share around camp. All participants must have the appropriate licenses and follow state hunting and fishing regulations.
Weekend Schedule Friday All Day: Arrival, Hunting and Fishing 8pm: Communal Cookout
Saturday All Day: Hunting and Fishing 5am-8am: Complimentary Coffee and Snacks @ BHA Tent 7pm: Campfire Storytelling 8pm: Communal Cookout
Sunday 5am-8am: Complimentary Coffee and Snacks @ BHA Tent 12:00pm: Group Photo
Camp Site Details: All attendees are responsible for securing their own campsites. There is no advance payment of camping fees, campers must occupy the campsite first. Once paid, camping fees are final, there are no refunds. 44 camp sites 2 vault toilets (accessible) 1 well (accessible) drinking water Lake access 6 picnic tables $17/night fee More details visit MN DNR site: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00039#cmp00038 How to pay camping fees for individual campsites in state forests. The DNR no longer accepts self-payment envelopes on site. Campsite fees should be paid online. State forest campgrounds that don't have WiFi or cell service also offer a mail-in payment option. How to pay camping fees: Occupy campsite Pay fee online Add payment card to campsite post.