07/11/2026
There’s a lot of fisherman out today - Heard of the Manitou Monster?
Big prize is up to $600 - there’s 2 $100 fish in Manitou - $400 in Nyona +13 other tags.
Enter today!
Fulton County Community Events
Rochester Fulton County, IN Events
Nyona/South Mud Lake Association
Lake Manitou Association
🐟🎣 THE HUNT BEGINS THIS WEEKEND! 🎣🐟
The Manitou Monster Big Catch Fishing Tournament is officially underway, with 16 tagged fish now swimming in the waters of Lake Manitou and Nyona Lake!
All prize-winning fish have been tagged and are being tracked in coordination with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
🌊 LAKE MANITOU PRIZES
👹 Manitou Monster – Progressive Jackpot (updated weekly and continues to grow as entries increase!)
🐟 2 Tagged Fish Worth $100 Cash Each
🍕 4 Large Mikey’s Pizzas
🎟️ 1 Golden Ticket to The Times Theater
🎁 Gift Cards from:
• Mindy at The Moose
• The Dam Landing
• Rochester Boat Company
• Ruthless Bar & Patio
• Uncorked
• Tip A Canoe Brews
• Smith Farm Store
🌊 NYONA LAKE PRIZES
🏆 El Dorado – $400 Cash
🐟 Jack – $100 Cash
🍕 2 Large Mikey’s Pizzas
🎟️ 1 Golden Ticket to The Times Theater
🎁 Gift Card from Mustard Seed Mercantile
The more anglers who enter, the larger the Manitou Monster progressive jackpot becomes. If the Monster isn’t caught this year, the jackpot rolls over and continues to grow!
A huge thank you to our sponsors, committee members, volunteers, and anglers for making this exciting fundraiser possible.
❤️ Proceeds support The Times Theater, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
⚠️ A valid Indiana Fishing License is required to participate.
The fish are in the water.
The tags are active.
The chase is on.
Who will catch the Manitou Monster or the El Dorado?
The Times Theater
Rochester Downtown Partnership
Lake Manitou Association
Rochester, IN
Nyona/South Mud Lake Association
