Over 30 years of fishing, more than A decade supporting the Munising City Volunteer Fire Department.
The Munising Trout & Salmon Classic began as a way to support Vietnam veterans has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated fishing tournaments. Since 2013, the Munising City Volunteer Fire Department has proudly hosted the event as a key fundraiser supporting its efforts.
This tournament stands apart: two days of fishing with a Saturday fish fry where anglers don’t lift a finger due to the help of volunteer fish cleaners, and an unmatched prize pool is made possible thanks to the incredible support from local businesses that donate prizes each year. It’s more than a tournament – it’s a tradition built on service, camaraderie, and community pride.
SALMON DIVISION CHAMPIONS
2025
Beeracuda
Capt. Kyle Wozniak
2024
Decked Out
Capt. Tyler Tyner
2023
Slay & Fillet
Capt. Jesse Bianchi
2022
Slay Ride
Capt. Paul Sadler
2021
CANCELLED
COVID
2020
CANCELLED
COVID
2019
Off Duty
Capt. Scott Tucker
2018
Spoontang II
Capt. Jason Benam
2017
Happy Hour
Capt. John Lehouillier Jr.
2016
Sniper
Capt. Ryan Erickson
2015
Cut Bait
Capt. Toby Leppanen
2014
Sniper
Capt. Ryan Erickson
2013
Spoontang
Capt. Chris Fassbender
2012
Sniper
Capt. Ryan Erickson
2011
Buoy Call
Capt. Jason Klich
2010
Fishful Thinking
Capt. Chris Deatsman
2009
Brown Hornets
Capt. Troy Passinault
2008
Double Time
Capt. Pete Perry
2007
Just-R-Luck
Capts. Mike Wrosch & Mark Milosch
2006
High Line
Capt. Dan Audette Jr.
2005
High Line
Capt. Dan Audette Jr.
2004
Dypsy Gypsys
Capt. Troy Passinault
2003
Team Troll
Capt. Mike Wrosch
2002
Hammerhead
Capt. Pete Budd
2001
Jawbreaker
Capt. Dan Robinson
2000
CANCELLED
AMERICAN LEGION FIRE
1999
Hammerhead
Capt. Pete Budd
1998
Jawbreaker
Capt. Dan Robinson
1997
Jawbreaker
Capt. Dan Robinson
1996
Team X-T-Sea
Capt. Doug Wheeler
1995
Team X-T-Sea
Capt. Doug Wheeler
1994
Team Trolls
Capt. Mike Wrosch
TROUT DIVISION CHAMPIONS
2025
Pumper II
Capt. Ric O’Neil
2024
Pumper II
Capt. Ric O’Neil
2023
Double Trouble
Capt. John Tyner
2022
Double Trouble
Capt. John Tyner
2021
CANCELLED
COVID
2020
CANCELLED
COVID
2019
Never Satisfied
Capt. John Tyner
2018
M & M
Capt. John Richardson
2017
Gett’n Sum
Capt. Tom Flynn
2016
Gett’n Sum
Capt. Tom Flynn
2015
End of the Road
Capt. Jim Barker
2014
CANCELLED
DUE TO LAKE ICE
2013
M & M
Capt. John Richardson
2012
M & M
Capt. John Richardson
2011
No Limit
Capt. John Rassmussen
2010
Bird & Lindbert
Capt. Clay Bird
2009
No Limit
Capt. John Rassmussen
2008
Superior Slayers
Capt. Bill Weisinger
2007
Pumper II
Capt. Jim Londo
2006
Pumper II
Capt. Jim Londo
2005
Triple Threat
Capt. Mike Johnson
2004
Irish Lady
Capt. Keith Steinhoff
2003
No Limit
Capt. John Rassmussen
2002
Fathers & Sons
Capt. Larry LeVeque
2001
Fear Us
Capt. Larry LeVeque
2000
CANCELLED
AMERICAN LEGION FIRE
1999
Motley Crew
Capt. Don Roop
1998
Motley Crew
Capt. Don Roop
1996
Kath-y
Capt. Jack Salow
1995
The Judy K
Capt. Bob Cromell
1994
Kimar Charter 1
Capt. Dave Kimar
1993
Team AuTrain
Capt. Dennis Moore
