Come for the Fishing, Stay for the Food and Friendship
If fishing is your passion and good company is a must, WaterDogs is the place for you. We’re a group of fishing enthusiasts who love spending time on the water, sharing tips and stories, and ending the day with great food and even better conversations. From early-morning casts to post-fishing cookouts, our club is about more than just the catch—it’s about the friendships built along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or simply love being around people who live for fishing, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Membership Benefits
- Club Fishing Tournaments – Opportunities to participate in six tournaments per year, giving members regular competitive opportunities, bragging rights, and a fun way to test and improve their fishing skills.
- Monthly Meetings featuring Guest Speakers offering expert tips, local insights, and fresh perspectives to help members improve their fishing skills.
- Access to informal fishing opportunities through membership connections – tips on local spots, shared outings, and invites to casual members only fishing outings.
- Opportunities to learn new lakes and fishing techniques through shared knowledge, on the water experience, and guidance from fellow club members
- Small, close-knit membership, providing a friendly atmosphere, more personalized learning, and stronger connections with fellow anglers
Calendar
Monthly Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 in Hopkins, MN at Tuttles. Attending a meeting is a great way to meet the group and see if it’s for you. Click Here to RSVP to your first meeting.
Next Meeting:
May 7th Meeting 6:30 pm at Tuttle’s Guide Bindee Vang talks Metro & Mille Lacs Bass
June 4th Meeting 6:30 pm at Tuttle’s Mark Sewald: Fishing Diary of a Mad Dog: Building a Protocol to Fish a New Lake for Largemouth Bass
July 9th Meeting at Thorne Bros 5 pm Pizza! Fox 9 Meteorologist Jared Piepenburg & Master Guide and Waterdog BFF Matt Johnson: Weather Forecasting and the Next Big Bite
August 6th Meeting 6:30 pm at Tuttle’s Catfish & Sturgeon Master Guide Darren Troseth: Cashing in on Cats on the Horseshoe Chain
September 3rd Meeting 6:30 pm at Tuttle’s MN DNR Sauk Area Supervisor Joe Stewig (pending): All About Francis! (the Lake)
October 8th Banquet replaces Monthly Meeting
November 5th Meeting 6:30 pm at Tuttle’s Bass Pro Jim Moynagh (pending): What worked in 2026 and New for 2027
December 3rd Meeting 6:30 at Tuttle’s Elections
2026 Tournament Dates
- May 1 (Crappie)
- May 30-31 (Multi Species)
- June 20 (Bass)
- July 18 (Bass)
- Aug 15 (Catfish)
- Sept 19 (Bass)
