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2025 Rewind and 2026 Preview

Fishing Contest

Justin Stremski 30" northern Justin Stremski 30" northern
Liam M with Morgan Buetow Liam M with Morgan Buetow
Emma S. Emma S.
Henry B with Uncle Morgan Henry B with Uncle Morgan
Emma, Liam, Henry, Rachel, Tom Emma, Liam, Henry, Rachel, Tom
Liam B Liam B

2025 Island Mud Lake

Fishing Contest Results

July 5, 2025

ADULT

Walleye No walleyes this year :(

Northern 30" Justin Stremski

(Dad Tom accepted his award)

Bass 18" Rachel Schelling

YOUTH 14 and under

Crappie 14" Emma S. (12)

Northern 28.5" Liam M. (11)

Bass 15" Henry B. (13)

2026 Island Mud Lake

Fishing Contest

Date: July 3, 2026

When: 7am to 3pm; 4pm awards presentation

Enter: Call or text Jerry Finnerty at

612-987-2275 with anglers' names and ages

How to Register Catch:

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.

July 4th Boat Parade

Show off your holiday spirit on the water. Grab your American flag, decorate your pontoon, fishing boat, or speed boat and join the parade! Festive outfits and music are encouraged, though not required. Let’s see if we can top last year’s record turnout!

• Saturday, July 4, 2026

• Gather near the public access around 12:45pm.

• Parade begins at 1:00pm.

If you're watching from the dock, cheer our boaters to join the celebration.

Boat parade

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2026 Annual Picnic and Board Meeting

Picnic

Get to know your lake neighbors and learn more about IMLPOA activities.
• When: Saturday, July 25th.
• Where: Levi’s Field on Walworth Road.
• When: Social time and games begin at 4:00pm.
• Potluck meal begins at 5:00pm.
• Annual meeting follows meal.
The Association will provide meat, buns, chips, and water. Please bring a dish to share, your preferred beverage, and lawn chairs.We also invite you to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the Emily Food Shelf. All cash donations collected will be matched (up to $200) by the Association.

View last year's 2025 Board Meeting Minutes including information more on the Emily Food Shelf.

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Ice Cream Day on the Lake

Social

The 2026 Ice Cream Social will be on August 8, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm (or until the ice cream is gone). Check back this Summer for more information on the location.

In 2025, several adults and more than 20 children and teens came by boat, pontoon, kayak, paddleboat, and paddleboard to reach The Ice Cream Social Pontoon, parked from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm near the sandbar on Island Lake! The weather was glorious and the ice cream cold... all in all an awesome day!

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Linda is ready to serve treats!

Chuck enjoys his cone

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Non-Sanctioned Fun!!!

MUSIC AT THE END

OF THE ROAD

You’re invited to a relaxed lakeside concert — featuring piano solos, duets, and cello-piano pieces.

This 5th Annual Labor Day concert is sponsored by Donna Hastings and Jonathan Geiger.

• When: 3 to 5pm; Sept. 5, 2026.

• Where: 36205 Whitewater Road.

• Dress: lake-casual.

• Bring: a chair, shareable snacks or your favorite beverage.

RSVP to Donna Hastings at 701-330-2586 (call/text) or donnah701@gmail.com.

Freewill donations support future student concerts.

Buetow-Staples Hunters' Boohay and Winter Fishing Contest

Last November, Morgan and Cullum Buetow-Staples sponsored a tasty Hunters' Booyah. It was chance for cabin neighbors and fellow hunters to swap stories about the lake, hunting and the woods. Morgan and Cullum are gauging interest for a 2026 Hunters' Booyah. Please connect with Morgan, if you're interest.

On January 16, 2026, the first annual Buetow-Staples Bragging Rights ice Fishing Contest was held on Island and Mud Lakes. It was all about friendly competition and fun—and yes, prizes for the biggest fish by species. A traveling trophy (created by Chuck Pettipiece) was also awarded for the overall biggest fish. Winners were celebrated during potluck at the Swatosch's cabin.

The winners were: