
Join Y106.5’s Joe Malone on a Walleye trip to Ballard’s Resort on Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods, August 17th – August 21st! 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.
Walleye Connection special rate is $1125 per person. Deposits due May 15th. Final payments due July 15th.
CALL 218-634-1849 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
Schedule (Sunday, August 17th to Thursday, August 21st):
Sunday 8/17: Depart from Plover at 6:15am, Wausau at 7:00am. Arrive at Ballad’s Resort at 3:00pm for check-in, complimentary welcome reception, dinner, and first night of lodging.
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 8/18-8/20: 7am breakfast, guided walleye fishing (8am to 4pm), lunch on the lake, dinner in the dining room, nightly lodging.
Thursday 8/21: 7:00am breakfast, depart at 8:00am, midday lunch served on coach, arrive in Wausau at 4:00pm and Plover at 4:45pm.


Packages include:
- Lodging in cabins… Each unit is complete with a 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 a 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 (54) passenger deluxe model includes DVD 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.

