 Mr Dawgfish & Trisha |  Liam M with Morgan Buetow |  Justin Stremski 30" northern |
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 Liam B |  Island Lake Fishing Crew |  Cheering fans |
 Emma S. |  14" Crappie |  Henry B with Uncle Morgan |
 Pam Nordahl hands out treats. |  Emma, Liam, Henry, Rachel, Tom |
Official Results
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ADULT
Walleye No walleyes this year :(
Northern 30" Justin Stremski
(Dad Tom accepted his award)
Bass 18" Rachel Schelling
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YOUTH 14 and under
Crappie 14" Emma S. (12)
Northern 28.5" Liam M. (11)
Bass 15" Henry B. (13)
The fishing contest award ceremony had a wonderful turnout, with about forty people stopping by to congratulate the winners. This year, a record twenty-seven kids and fifty-five adults took part in the contest. Unfortunately, no walleyes were caught. The prize money for this year's event was generously donated by Tom Stremski State Farm Insurance Agency, and each participant received a lure. "Y" bone removal was also discussed as well as recipe ideas. As always, the message is to keep the smaller fish and let the big ones go!
A couple of years ago, we began officially collecting walleye data. We encourage you to CLICK HERE to report any walleyes you catch, as this helps us forward the information to DNR. We will also maintain an updated "walleye count" for our own records.
The 2025 IMLPOA Boat Parade was a HUGE success, with at least 20 pontoon and fishing boats participating in the event. The weather was glorious and enthusiastic boaters tooted horns, clapped, and yelled to those watching from shore. Thanks to all who came out and helped us celebrate!
4th of July Boat Parade
Friday, July 4, 2025 @1 pm
On Island Lake
A FUN event for your family!
If you want to participate, decorate your boat & meet at the Public Landing. Parade starts @1pm
(No prizes will be awarded, but for those that finish the parade, look for something special at the end.)
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If you want to watch, stake out a spot on your dock & clap and yell your appreciation.
It is our 4th of July celebration so display an American Flag!
Annual IMLPOA Picnic & Meeting
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Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Levi’s Field on Walworth Road.
It is a chance to connect with your neighbors around the lakes. Bring a chair,
your favorite beverage, and a dish to share.
All property owners and their families are welcome to attend!
Social time at 4:00
Potluck meal to follow at 5:00
Annual meeting held after the meal around 5:30
Association-provided hotdogs, sloppy joes, chips, and water.
NEW! Be sure to participate in the Geocache fun! Info HERE & in the Spring 2025 newsletter.
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This year, over 75 adults and children attended the IMLPOA picnic. As always, the food was delicious. Probably because of all the grandmothers...truth. Various board members addressed topics relevant to our lakes, including Tom Stremski who highlighted the significance of our pontoon trailer in preserving the lake from invasive species.
Our guest speaker was Lorelei Stone, Operations Manager at the Emily Food Shelf and Resource Center. She shared how impactful our donations are for individuals facing food insecurity. Established in 1981, the Emily Food Shelf has a long-standing commitment to providing food access to neighbors in need. In addition to community donations, they rescue food through the local food access coalition with Central Lakes College in Brainerd and from nearby retailers like Dollar General. Major grocery stores—Cub, Costco, and Target—also contribute, helping supply surrounding food shelves with fresh produce and prepared meals. In recent years, the rising costs of food, household goods, and gas have increased demand significantly. Being in a rural area, Emily residents often struggle to access essential resources. To help bridge these gaps, the food shelf offers an on-site Resource Specialist during open hours to assist with immediate challenges and connect clients to other supportive services. Community members can continue supporting the food shelf through donations of food or funds. Find more information at emilyfoodshelf.com
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We welcomed Board members Morgan Buetow-Staples who replaces Jim Luttrell as vice-president and JoAn Miller as a new Board member.
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Our 13 month IMLPOA Calendars were distributed to members prior to the picnic with a few still available at the Picnic. Contact Chuck Pettipiece if you are interested.
IMLPOA collected non-perishable food items and cash in support of the Emily Food Shelf. The Association matches all cash donations (up to $200) to the Food Shelf collected at the picnic. ​​​​
Island Mud Lake Property Owners Association Ice Cream Social "ice cream day" on the lake is set for Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Come by boat, pontoon, kayak, car, ATV, on foot...whatever it takes to reach The Ice Cream Social Tent, pitched from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm near the sandbar on Island Lake! Look for the flag. You can't miss it.
