Master Fisherman
The Master Fisherman Program has been known to our guests as the “Blue Hat Program” for many
years. In this program fishermen earn the coveted blue hat.
Trophy Catch & Release Master Fisherman
This program was started in 2002. This program rewards fisherman who catch and release their
trophy fish. They also earn an embroidered blue hat.
Rules for Master Fisherman Programs
1. Must be fishing out of Sunset Beach Resort.
2. Fish must be caught in Portage Lake.
3. Fish must be weighed at lodge by resort staff.
4. “Catch & Release” fish must be in good condition & actually be released from the dock after
weighing.
5. Limit of one hat per person, per species, per day.
Species
Master Fisherman
Trophy Catch & Release
Weight
Weight
Walleye
4.5 #
6#
Northern Pike
6 #
8 #
Crappie
1.5 #
2#
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Master Fisherman Program
14703 Portage Road NE
Bena, MN 56626
218.665.2324 or 800.437.4840
Win one our coveted Blue Hats!