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Join Rock 108’s Brian Marshall and NRG Media on a Labor Day Weekend trip to Ballard’s Resort at Lake of the Woods, Minnesota August 28th through September 1st!  The trip includes round-trip motor coach transportation, four nights lodging, three days of guided walleye fishing and all meals, rods, reels, bait & tackle, ice, and fish processing.

Buy one package at regular rate ($1350), get a second package at half price ($675).  Deposits due May 15th.  Final payments due July 30th.

CALL 218-634-1849 to reserve your spot now!

Schedule (Thursday August 28th to Monday September 1st):

Thu 8/28: Depart from Davenport at 5am, Cedar Rapids at 6:15am, and Waterloo at 7:15am.  Arrive at Ballads at 4pm for check-in, complimentary welcome reception, dinner, and first night of lodging.

Friday-Sat-Sunday 8/29-8/31:  7am breakfast, guided walleye fishing (8am to 4pm), lunch on the lake, dinner in the dining room, nightly lodging.

Monday 9/1:  6am breakfast, depart at 7am, midday lunch served on coach, arrive in Waterloo at 3:45pm, Cedar Rapids 4:45pm, Davenport at 6pm.

Packages include:

  • Lodging in cabins… Each unit is complete with living room, two single beds per bedroom, bathroom, TV, towels, bedding, & daily maid service. Based on availability and pricing, there are one, two, and three-bedroom cabins at hand for reservations. Preference is to reserve each cabin for intact parties of two to six anglers. Groups will also be matched when necessary to effectively utilize lodging space.
  • Guided walleye fishing… Our 27 ft. Sportcrafts, (guide boats), include angling equipment, bait, tackle, on-board restroom facilities, ice, & fish processing. The boats accommodate up to six anglers, plus Coast Guard licensed guide, & operate for an eight-hour day.
  • American Plan meals… This is a set daily menu with generous portions. Dinners each evening. Breakfasts every morning. Sack lunches on the boat (group walleye shore lunch on day-two of fishing).
  • Luxury motorcoach… Professional transportation is provided by WindStar Lines. Gowindstar.com Your vacation begins the second you climb aboard. This (56) passenger deluxe model includes DVD – VCR video monitors, Wi-Fi capabilities, restroom facilities, & comfortable seating. Socialize with friends, bring along a movie, read a book, relax, & share the adventures of group travel.

Not Included:

  • Beverages… Bring a cooler to pack your own lunch & beverage for the ride up. The cooler will also be used to transport your fish on the way home. Other than breakfasts, you are responsible for your own beverages during the day on the boats and for dinners. You can purchase beer, liquor, soda, bottled water, and N/A beverages at the lodge.
  • MN fishing license… Purchase in advance dnr.state.mn.us, or at Ballard’s Resort on arrival.
  • Gratuities… Tips for the fishing guides, restaurant wait-staff, & daily housekeeping.