2026 Byron Bear Fishing Team Schedule

Our next meeting is Monday, July 13th, Casting with a Cop. @ 6:00 at DeCook's Pond, 9216 County Rd 25 SW, Byron.

Wear your BFT gear and bring your rod/tackle for a night to fish with the Olmsted County Sheriff's deputies. Please note: Life jackets are required for those 10 & younger at the request of the family. This is a private pond and we are only allowed to fish at this location for this one night. We were hoping to have team & individual pictures this night, however the photographer is unavailable so we will be rescheduling.

Byron Good Neighbor Days. We need your help!!

Saturday, July 18th: Our team was asked to help with setting up for all events in the morning from 8:30-10:30. We will also have a booth with minnow races and other games from 11-3.

Sunday, July 19th: Parade @ 2pm. Plan to meet at the Primary School at 1:30. Angler pick up at the Middle School or the Primary School (your child needs to know their pick up spot)

The parade route goes from the Primary/Intermediate school entering onto 4th St to the Byron Middle School. The route is about 1.4 miles.

Please consider signing up to help with an event or all! See the sign up genius below.

It takes a TEAM to create success!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A48A5A92CA5F49-57248558-byron#/

INFO coming soon on our 2026 Walleye Extravaganza!

Join our Byron Walleye Extravaganza IV October 3rd - on the Mississippi. See our tab above for more information! Our third year was even more successful so we are doing it again! Join us!

And just like that the Three rivers outdoor expo and trout classics is over - We received $1800 for helping out at the expo! Thank you Reel Midwest!

The Schedule is out! here is the link to view when we are looking at the scheduling the following days for meetings: More info to come along with a schedule.

The Next meeting is :

June 1 Willow Creek @ 6-8 p.m.
July 13–Casting with a Cop @ 6pm DeCook Pond
August 3–Games in the Park @ 6pm in Red Park in Byron
September 13–Banquet and Award Ceremony @ Noon BHS Commons

You can also email us your questions at byronbearfishing@gmail.com

Link to our informational Meeting if you missed it.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ynHsTalOg-jaYU6Bj2jXvpji1eo8XqjRDO1Dqz5VP_A/edit?usp=sharing

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR 2026

BFT and Reel Midwest Fishing - Ice fishing contest: Jan. 31 (it was rescheduled from 1/17)
14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Expo: Feb. 7
Walleye Searchers Annual Spring Seminar: March 14
Reel Midwest Annual Spring Seminar: April 11, TBD
Walleye Searchers 2-day Tournament (LPO): April 25-26
Byron Walleye Extravaganza IV: October 3
Fishing with Dave: Sign-up Genius
LVFL and SATT events
Student anglers presentation from previous SATT event of strategy and techniques used
Fishing with a Cop
Byron Good Neighbors Day Fun Day & Parade (If schedules allow)
Byron Homecoming Parade
Pine Island Cheese Fest, June 6, TBD
Fishing with a Vet - Walleye Searchers - August 15

Have a question....? Email us a question @ Byronbearfishing@gmail.com

Monthly Meetings

We will have monthly meetings for most of the year. Come on time and be prepared for the meeting. Listen to the speakers and participate in any hands-on activities.
Refrain from talking to those sitting by you while there is a presenter speaking.
Most meetings will be held from 6-8pm at Byron High School commons, unless announced with a different location. Meetings will consist of a guest speaker, fishing techniques, etc...
Meeting Dates: See the team schedule

Registration

The registration fee is $150.00 for students in grades 6-12 -This includes your team jersey, annual SATT and TBF memberships and club sponsored tournament fees. Junior rate is $75 for students in grades K-5 -This includes a team shirt and club sponsored event. Registration will open January 2026!

Team Fishing Contests

We will have ongoing fishing contests during the year. Details will be made available for each contest. Don't forget we use the App Fish Donkey!

Fundraising / Volunteering Events

We will have team fundraising and community volunteering events throughout the year. These will be announced with as much advanced notice as possible. Watch your email and check the website for these announcements. These events are not only to raise money for our team but give back to the community and businesses that have supported us! We help with Horse Races with the Byron Youth Football Association and we support the assist with the yearly Bingo game at Tilted Tavern here in Byron.

Tournaments / Events

Schedule and Registration

General JATT Trail and Registration information:

To participate in ANY Junior Angler Tournament Trail (JATT) event, each angler MUST be a current member of the Student Angler Federation (SAF). This requires an annual one-time $25 membership fee to the cover the annual National Dues. It provides anglers with limited insurance coverage for eligible events and other membership benefits. You can register with our Mother Club – MN Youth Fishing Org if you need a membership. Contact us directly for more information. All SAF registration must be completed before you can register for any JATT event. If you are already part of a Junior Fishing team your head coach should be able to help you with the SAF membership.

Each JATT Event will have a separate registration that will open at 6pm on the Thursday, 6 weeks prior to the event date. The registration process will identify a two-person angler team, boat captain and collect the tournament fee of $50 per team ($25 per person) fee. The tournament fee is nonrefundable to ensure thoughtful registration for each event. Teams must complete the online registration for each event and can pay online via PayPal or Credit Card.

Please submit accurate information so tournament organizers can minimize challenges with verifying duplicate teams, contact information, waiver forms, etc.

Tournament registrations will close the Tuesday prior to the event at 10 PM. This will allow for tournament organizers time to finalize administrative functions necessary to host a quality event. NO walk-up registrations will be accepted at the rule’s meetings or at the events.

If a tournament fills to the allowed boat capacity your registration will be placed on a Waiting List. Teams on the waiting list will be notified via email if there is an opening for the event in first come first serve order.

Here is a link to additional JATT Information & Reminders. Here is a link on how to qualify for the TOC and earn TOY points. Here is a link to a how to measure fish video. – REGISTER ONLINE AND PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD – SAMPLE REGISTRATION

2026 Schedule

EVENT Registration opens at 6pm

6/13/2026 - Waconia Thursday May 7th

7/11/2026 - Bay Thursday, June 4th

7/25/2026 - Green Thursday, June 18th

Rules and Forms

Below are the rules, and forms, the JATT has the right to change these rules and forms at their convenience.
If you have any questions please contact the JATT Administration at info@mnyouthfishing.org.