Was held on May 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2008

The Treeland Walleye Challenge 2008 had 293 contestants of which 42 were children. Participants caught, registered, and successfully released 873 walleye—this is the highest number caught in the 24 years history of this tournament. The average size of the walleye caught and released during this tournament was over 15 inches, 1 ½ inches larger than any previous contest. Forty seven walleye measured 20 inches and larger, the largest walleye was 28 inches in length.

1st Place 28 inch Walleye
Will Rusch, age 12 years, Butternut, WI
Winner of a 42 inch flat screen HDTV and a trophy jacket


2nd Place 27 ¾ inch Walleye
Dan Paulus, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Winner of a 32 inch flat screen HDTV and a trophy jacket


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3rd Place 25 1/2 inch Walleye
Mike Schwarz, Poynette, WI
Winner of a hand held GPS and a trophy jacket


Tournament Grand Door Prize Drawing
Jay Schmelling, Merrill, WI
Suzuki ATV



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Tournament Grand Door Prize Drawing-Child
Trent Norton, Fairchild, WI
G-Loomis II Rod & Shimano Reel & tackle box

Daily Grand Door Prize Drawings:
• James Lopez, Aqua Vue Underwater Camera
• Dennis Lemke, Aqua Vue Underwater Camera
• Kerry Dunk, Aqua Vue Underwater Camera

Jenk’s Bait & Tackle
• Dan Rubenzer, Eagle Fish Locator
• Dave Karlovich, Rhino GPS

Deerfoot Lodge Bait Casting Contest
• Child: Clint Griswold, West Bend, WI
• Rod & Reel
• Adult: Scott Thierman, Port Washington, WI
• Rod & Reel

Treeland Resorts thanks our 2008 Challenge Sponsors & Donators

• Miller High Life GB Sales Barron, WI
• Wild River Sports Cycle Grantsburg, WI
• Jenk’s Bait & Tackle Hayward, WI
• Hayward Bait & tackle Hayward, WI
• Vortanz Lumber Seeley, WI
• Nelson Lumber & Floor to Ceiling Hayward, WI
• Chippewa Valley Bank Hayward, WI
• Pat’ Landing Resort Hayward, WI
• Northern Sheet Metal Hayward, WI
• LaBarre Plumbing Hayward, WI
• Elk River Custom Rods Phillips, WI

Treeland Resorts is the Host of the Treeland Walleye Challenge---a catch and release family and friends oriented walleye tournament with thousands of dollars in prizes. Join us next year for our Silver Anniversary----the 25th Annual Treeland Walleye Challenge May 8, 9 & 10, 2009.

• The joy of fishing on the Chippewa Flowage
• Fishing seminar
• Door prize drawing each day
• Bait casting contest
• Brat and beverage feed
• Adult & child grand prize drawings
• Ol' Fashioned picnic
• Awards ceremony on Sunday