Welcome to the 5th Annual North American Fishing Challenge
Get ready to cast your line and change lives!
The North American Fishing Challenge is a unique, international app-based fishing tournament happening on Saturday, June 14, 2025, across the U.S. and Canada. This exciting event brings together anglers of all ages and skill levels to raise funds and awareness for Adult & Teen Challenge addiction recovery programs.
Originally inspired by a successful Minnesota tournament, the event has now grown into a continent-wide movement with six competitive divisions:
Walleye
Bass
Pike/Muskie
Trout/Salmon
Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch, rock bass, and other sunfish)
Catfish
When you register, you’ll choose which division you want to fish in and which Adult & Teen Challenge center you want your fundraising efforts to support.
How It Works:
Register Online at NAFishingChallenge.org based on the country you are fundraising in.
Choose Your Species & Fundraising Center.
Fish Anywhere on June 14, from 7:00am – 3:00pm in your local time zone and your local lake, river, or shore!
Use the FishDonkey App to record and submit your catches based on where you are fishing.
Raise Funds. Every $500 raised by a team = 1 entry to win a fully rigged 2025 Lund Rebel XL fishing boat! Reach $2,500 raised as a team and earn a personalized NAFC x FXR ProFish Jersey.
Why We Fish
This tournament is about more than just catching fish. Led by Tournament Director Daniel Emond, the North American Fishing Challenge exists to bring hope and healing to those battling addiction.
Each participant is part of a larger mission: to support life-transforming recovery programs across North America. With the help of generous sponsors, donors, and anglers like you, the goal for this year is to raise over $300,000 to bring freedom from addiction to thousands.
Prizes & Recognition
Compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in each division for your catch
Fundraisers raising $500+ are entered into the grand prize draw for a fully outfitted Lund fishing boat
Plus: bragging rights, trophies, and knowing you made a difference
Ready to make a splash?
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just love a day on the water, your fishing rod can be a tool for change. Let’s fish to save lives!