Michigan Brown Trout Festival

400 East Chisholm Street
989-590-2479

About Us:

The Michigan Brown Trout Festival began in 1975, and is still going strong. Located on the waters of Thunder Bay in Alpena, Michigan, we are one of Michigan's best freshwater fishing tournament, and the longest running fishing tournament in the Great Lakes. We are run by a few dedicated volunteers and the entire volunteer community of Alpena and surrounding areas.

Over the course of the 10-day festival anglers can enjoy several different fishing tournaments including the one-day Lafarge Super Tournament, the Jack Daniels Ladies Classic, our Walleye Extravaganza, and more! But if you just want to spend a few days enjoying the great fishing Thunder Bay has to offer, we have daily prizes for the largest fish, and our tournament long leaderboard for Brown Trout, Walleye, Steelhead, Salmon, and Lake Trout.

Fishing isn’t the only thing the Brown Trout Festival has to offer though! Come visit us on any day, and you're sure to find something you'll love! We have daily and nightly events throughout the festival - Whether it's listening to the sounds of Michigan bands, striking up conversation with locals in our beer tent, taking your kids to the Family Fun Day, or watching the fish weigh-in, you'll be sure to have a great time!


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Upcoming Events at Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 at 12:00pm
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Friday, Jul 18, 2025 at 10:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 6:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 at 7:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Monday, Jul 21, 2025 at 5:00pm
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025 at 5:00pm
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025 at 6:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Thursday, Jul 24, 2025 at 6:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Friday, Jul 25, 2025 at 6:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 at 6:00am
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Michigan Brown Trout Festival

Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 at 6:00am
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