Easy to get to, and hard to leave

Alexandria, MN---When it comes to describing memorable fishing and vacationing opportunities, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce (www.alexandriamn.org) slogan, “Easy to get to and hard to leave,” pretty much sums up the exciting and numerous opportunities that abound for outdoor enthusiasts in the Alexandria Chain of Lakes area.

Alexandria, MN---Teams competing in the Warrior Boats Alexandria Chain of Lakes Spring Walleye Classic are reminded of the no-wake areas at the bridges and culverts connecting lakes Darling, Carlos, Le Homme Dieu, Geneva and Victoria. Boats will be required to be off plane and at idle speed prior to entering and after leaving each bridge and culvert on the chain of lakes. No-wake areas are also posted on north Darling and between Government and Tolena Point on Le Homme Dieu as well. Green and red markers are in the water at each no- wake area while boaters should pass between the two markers entering and exiting the no-wake zone. Be aware of rock hazards off of Tolena and Government Point on Le Homme Dieu, and anywhere you see a buoy.

Alexandria, MN---The rules meeting for this year's Alexandria Chain of Lakes Spring Walleye Classic will be held Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m. At the Alexandria Holiday Inn located on the south side of Interstate 94, at 5637 Hwy. 29 South. Anglers competing in the Spring Walleye Classic should enter through the Rudy's Red Eye Grill entrance on the west side of the facility, and ask to be directed to the tournament banquet room.

Rudy's Red Eye Grill will be offering a daily special for anglers who wish to eat prior to, or after the rules meeting. There will be a wet bar in the banquet room for refreshments. The rules meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m., so please be early.

Alexandria, MN---Weigh-ins for the Spring Walleye Classic will still be held at the Bug A Boo Bay restaurant location on Lake Le Homme Dieu, despite road construction that began May 11 along North Nokomis St., NE. “Bug A Boo Bay remains open during the entire road construction project, and is accessible from the south on North Nokomis St. (NE),” said Spring Walleye Classic tournament director, Corey Bohn. “Road construction is expected to be far enough along by the time the tournament rolls around, and either way, anglers and weigh-in spectators will be able to get to Bug A Boo from the south.”

If you don't already own one, you definitely want to acquire the new LakeMaster Le Homme Dieu (Alexandria) Chain of lakes papermap, which is also available digitally on the 2009 Minnesota map card from LakeMaster.  This is the most accurate and highly detailed 1 ft. contour gps map ever compiled on the Alexandria chain of lakes, and will offer teams competing in the Spring Walleye Classic an in-depth, high definition look at the features and structures on lakes Darling, Carlos, Le Homme Dieu and Geneva.  All maps are waterproof, tearproof, and contain highly detailed structure insets and predefined waypoints.  Check local sporting goods stores or go online to http://www.lakemap.com/ to get yours today!  Map card upgrades are also available by contacting LakeMaster.