Professional Musky Tournament Trail Selects Northwest Angle of Lake of the Woods for 2026 Championship

Angle Inlet, MN — January 8, 2026 — Lake of the Woods Tourism is proud to announce that the Skilled Musky Event Path (PMTT) will host its 2026 Recon Boats World Championship on the legendary Northwest Angle on September 17–19, 2026, marking one of the prestigious musky fishing occasions ever held on Lake of the Woods.

Situated on the northernmost level of the contiguous United States, the Northwest Angle is the place the lake’s famed 14,552 islands start—an iconic musky fishery recognized worldwide for trophy potential, scenic magnificence, and unpressured waters.

Event Central—together with actions, angler gatherings, and weigh-ins—can be held at Jerry’s Restaurant and Bar, positioned on the mainland of the Angle at Angle Inlet, Minnesota.

Event anglers and followers will discover a variety of gorgeous lodging choices all through the Northwest Angle, together with full-service resorts on each the mainland and close by island resorts, providing easy accessibility to prime musky water and basic Northwoods hospitality.

“It is a marquee occasion for musky anglers throughout the United State and Canada,” mentioned Joe Henry, Govt Director with Lake of the Woods Tourism. “Internet hosting the PMTT Championship on the Northwest Angle showcases one of the legendary fisheries on the earth and highlights the distinctive geography, resorts, and fishing heritage that makes this a part of Lake of the Woods so particular.”

The Northwest Angle, usually known as the “Crown Jewel” of musky nation, presents anglers unparalleled alternatives to chase trophy fish in a wide ranging wilderness setting. “Internet hosting our championship at Lake of the Woods is a dream come true,” mentioned Tim Widlacki, PMTT Event Director. “This location embodies all the things the PMTT stands for—problem, camaraderie, and conservation. It’s a spot the place legends are made, and we will’t wait to see who rises to the event.”

The 2026 championship will conclude a season of qualifying occasions, with prime groups competing for a championship title and a first-place prize package deal valued at greater than $55,000.

For event particulars, schedules, and registration, go to promusky.com.

For information concerning the NW Angle, go to https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/northwest-angle/