Nam Nguyen

Nam Nguyen’s passion for fishing began at the age of four when he caught sunfish using worms. Over the years, he has spent countless hours on the water, learning the habits of fish, their habitats, and what it takes to successfully catch them. He has fished across numerous lakes, rivers, and streams in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Canada, with his favorite spots including Lake Kabetogama, Rowan Lake, Big Turtle Lake, Lower Manitou Lake, and Eagle Lake. In recent years, he has developed a keen interest in canoe and kayak fishing.
In 2014, Nam earned 1st place in the Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association’s Biggest Bass Tournament. The following year, he placed 2nd in the Minnesota/Wisconsin KBF State Challenge Series. His success continued in 2016, when he finished 3rd in the North Central GL September 2016 KBF RCS, which earned him a spot in the 2017 Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship.
Nam’s photographs have been featured in several notable publications, including In-Fisherman, North American Fisherman, BoatU.S. ANGLER Magazine, Bass Club Digest, and various newspapers and catalogs. He was also interviewed on the Dakota Prairie Outdoors radio show to discuss largemouth bass and walleye fishing in the Twin Cities area. His smallmouth bass photo was showcased as the May image in the 2011 North American Fisherman “Bass” Calendar.
In addition to his competitive achievements, Nam is passionate about introducing young people to the joys of fishing, offering them opportunities to learn and experience the sport firsthand.
Accomplishments:
- 1st of 9 Anglers – 2014 Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association Biggest Bass Tournament
- 2nd of 17 Anglers – Minnesota/Wisconsin KBF State Challenge Series
- 6th of 26 Anglers – North Central GL June 2016 KBF RCS
- 6th of 16 Anglers – North Central GL July 2016 KBF RCS
- 7th of 20 Anglers – North Central GL August 2016 KBF RCS
- 3rd of 14 Anglers – North Central GL September 2016 KBF RCS
- 4th of 19 Anglers – North Central GL October 2016 KBF RCS
- 6th of 13 Anglers – 1705 – MN KBF State Challenge May 2017
- 5th of 11 Anglers – 1706 – MN KBF State Challenge June 2017
- 9th of 47 Anglers – 2017 MNKFA 2 Big Bass & 1 Monster Pike Tournament
- 6th of 9 Anglers – 2018 MN-SD KBF State Challenge May 2018
- 3rd of 11 Anglers – 2018 MN-SD KBF State Challenge June 2018
- 2nd of 10 Anglers – 2018 MN-SD KBF State Challenge September 2018
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