Established in 2001, the Kraus-Anderson Walleye Classic has become one of the premiere fishing tournaments in northern Minnesota.

The tournament is a wonderful success story, but it is not possible without the people involved at every level of the tournament

Our Sponsors
Our Participants
Our Beneficiaries
Our Volunteers

Thank you for your participation and support! With your help we have been able to raise over $300,000 for organizations in the Bemidji community.

  • 1st Prize - $10,000.00 (Based on 100 teams)
  • Cash Prizes to the top 15 teams
  • 2-person team formant
  • Entry fee $480 per team
  • 100 Team Field (Preference to teams from the 2008 KAWC)
  • Over $50,000 in Cash and Prizes
  • Tournament Headquarters @ Lake Bemidji Waterfront
  • Major Prize Raffle
  • Food and Beverage Court
  • Fishing Has No Boundaries Trout Pond
  • Kids Casting Contest
June 13, 2009 on Lake Bemidji and Irving