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The Latest News

Dear Loree . . a letter to our past President . . I memoriam.

September 15, 2025/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Ron P.

Dear Loree,

As our 2025 season comes to a close we want you to know that your spirit is with us on every fishing trip, every nature tour and at every chapter function and board meeting this summer. Our chapter would not be as strong as we have become without your dedication to bring us back from the covid years and beyond. You taught us our guests come first and foremost and set the bar for us to reach for and exceed. We miss you immensely and think you’d be proud for what we achieved this year and will move into 2026 with energized spirits while remembering your drive and devotion for all of Let’s Go Fishing.

Sincerely,

Your Let’s Go Fishing Family

Reuniting After War – Reunion #2 for 2025 at Cragun’s Resort

August 24, 2025/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Ron P.

LGF Brainerd is PROUD to support our veterans. Another great day on the water with hero’s from Reuniting After War’s reunion weekend on Gull Lake. Our crew, Scott, George and Ron shared some time on the water with some of our country’s finest. Sharing fishing stories with buddy’s that haven’t seen each other for twenty years. This work of RAW, specifically Mary Brigita Henry, is heroic and we’re so thankful to have a few hours with them. Safe travels back home heroes!

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LET’S GO FISHING Brainerd Chapter serves our community!

Let’s Go Fishing – Brainerd Lakes (LGF) is a MN based 501c-3 nonprofit organization. Bringing Nature’s Healing and Well-being to our area Seniors, Veterans, Adults with disabilities and Youth by taking them on FREE fishing/boating excursions. All trips have a minimum of two trained volunteers on board to guide the excursion and provide a safe, enjoyable trip. Our pontoon is designed for easy boarding for ambulatory as well as wheelchair bound guests.

We are thankful for many things: the volunteers who give of their time and effort with joy and enthusiasm, and to our Sponsors and Donors for the thoughtful financial support.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals though fishing and boating excursions

that strengthen communities, build relationships and create memories.

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As Let’s Go Fishing continues to provide outings in the Brainerd Lakes Area, we want to thank our devoted volunteers, sponsors, in-kind donors and guests for our successful season last summer. We are looking forward to another fun, heart-warming season.

As in the past, there will be opportunities to schedule trips on Gull Lake, Rice Lake and Bay Lake. For the 2025 season LGF will host nature excursions from our Rice Lake location, These trips will feature a MN Master Naturalist onboard as we cruise the beautiful Upper Mississippi River. Bring your binoculars and cameras for this nature-filled experience. These excursions will not include fishing time and will be labeled as such.

Our primary client base includes senior residents of care facilities, those living at home with support services, individuals living independently, Veterans and our Youth. There is no cost, free will donations are accepted.

Our strong, committed team of trained volunteer captains and first mates offers our guests the best experience possible, whether fishing or simply cruising. We have received many positive comments and notes of appreciation over the years. Check out the photos of our many smiling faces from trips held during the past few years!

Testimonials

Aug 2025 – The residents had a fabulous time on the pontoon with the LGF volunteer assistance for a great fishing trip. Lots of smiles!

Captain Ron + The first mates Steve and Steve – Thank you for hosting our group of Residents from Country Manor and always making their experience GREAT!I They all said was great fun they had and all the help with the hooks and here is a donation to say Thanks!
Court Manor

“Fantastic fishing trip! Took three Veterans with me and they enjoyed getting out on the water – here’s a donation to support what you do!

Brainerd Weather

Brainerd, US

12:56 am, Sep 18, 2025

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