Ballards - Lake of the Woods, Minnesota

Winter 2008 Walleye Connection Schedule

View the Winter 2008 sample fishing trip agenda.

(updated: 01/15/2008)

Departure Date	City, State	Return Date
Pricing details, package info, & alternate dates/agendas are available upon request. 1-800-776-2675
Sunday January 13	Reading, MN	Thursday January 17
Thursday January 17	Decorah, IA	Sunday January 20
Sunday January 20	New Ulm, MN	Wednesday January 23
Thursday January 24	Sioux City, IA	Sunday January 28
Sunday January 27	Atlantic, IA	Thursday January 31
Friday February 01	Fargo, ND	Sunday February 03
Sunday February 03	Aurora, NE	Wednesday February 06
Wednesday February 06	Grand Forks, ND	Friday February 08
Sunday February 10	Mantorville, MN	Wednesday February 13
Wednesday February 13	Faribault, MN	Friday February 15
Sunday February 17	Lincoln, NE	Wednesday February 20
Wednesday February 20	Mason City, IA	Sunday February 24
Sunday February 24	Topeka, KS	Wednesday February 27
Wednesday February 27	Albany, MN	Friday February 29
Sunday March 02	Des Moines, IA	Wednesday March 05
Sunday March 02	Cedar Falls, IA	Wednesday March 05
Wednesday March 05	St Cloud, MN	Friday March 07
Sunday March 09	Carroll, IA	Wednesday March 12
Thursday March 13	Minneapolis, MN	Sunday March 16
Sunday March 16	Marshall, MN	Wednesday March 19
Sunday March 16	Willmar, MN	Wednesday March 19
Wednesday March 19	Faribault, MN	Friday March 21
Friday March 21	Minot, ND	Monday March 24
Friday March 28	Fargo, ND	Sunday March 30

Travel to and from Ballards Resort aboard our deluxe (49) passenger motor coach, the "Walleye Connection". Please call or email and we will forward you specific package information for these current Midwest tours.

Or, with great incentives, we can organize a private "Walleye Connection" trip for your club, business associates, or fishing friends! To learn more about these opportunities please call or email. We will custom cater a package that covers all the details. You enjoy the experience!

2008 Lake Of The Woods Ice Fishing Trip

Day 1 — depart from Your City, USA, 8:00 a.m., arrive at BALLARDS 3:00 p.m., check-in, receive your lodging assignment, brief orientation, evening dinner, lodging first night.

Day 2 — 6:30 a.m. breakfast, ice fishing (7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.), lunch on the lake, evening dinner at the resort, lodging second night.

Day 3 — 7:30 a.m. breakfast, ice fishing (8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.), lunch on the lake, evening dinner at the resort, lodging third night.

Day 4 — 6:30 a.m. brkfst, ice fishing (7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), lunch at the lodge, departure, evening dinner served on the return coach, arrive back in Your City, USA, 9:00 p.m.

Lodging in cabins

Each unit is complete with living room, two single beds per bedroom, bathroom, TV, towels, bedding, & daily maid service. Based on availability, there are one, two, and three bedroom cabins at hand for reservations.

Guided ice fishing

Includes Bombardier transportation to select areas, angling in spacious (well heated) fish houses outfitted with two holes per person, poles, bait, tackle, & fish cleaning. Two to Six person fish houses are available.

American Plan meals

Featuring gourmet evening dinners (with soup & salad), piping hot breakfasts served every morning, cold meat sandwiches for lunch on the lake, & dinner served on-board the coach for your trip home.

Beverages

Bring a small cooler for food & beverages on your ride up, & also for use in transporting your fish on the way home. Other than at breakfast, you are responsible for your own beverage during lunch & dinner. Our full service bar offers a complete list of beers, liquors, and non-alcoholic beverages. The gift shop also offers the sale of similar beverages, along with snacks & souvenirs.

MN fishing license required

You can purchase a MN angling license here at Ballards (cost is $21). Your social security number is needed. Or, prior to the trip, go on-line at www.dnr.state.mn.us and obtain your license.

Gratuities

Tips for our guides, wait-staff, & housekeeping are not included in your package price... They are not mandatory... But are appreciated...

Luxury motorcoach

Professional transportation is provided by WindStar Lines.

Your vacation begins the second you climb aboard. It's a stylish coach & a huge delight. This (49) passenger deluxe model includes VCR-video monitors, restroom facilities, & comfortable seating. Socialize with friends, enjoy a movie, read a book, relax, & share the adventures of group travel.