The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame has been established to educate, promote, protect and preserve the rich heritage of the Minnesota Sport fishing. To that end, the institution will pursue these fundamental goals:

• To educate, record, preserve and make known the contributions of individuals who have been instrumental in the development of sport fishing.
• To establish a permanent venue where the general public may further develop an appreciation of sport fishing and its many vital components.
• To encourage and support the participation of our youth in a wholesome, family oriented outdoor activity.
• To provide a secure repository for the data, graphics, artifacts and memorabilia that are of significance to the sport of fishing.

The visionary goals set forth by such fishing greats as Al Lindner, Ron Schara, John Peterson, and Al Maas will become more important in the future. The Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame will educate and preserve Minnesota's rich fishing heritage, its culture, the relationships, friendships, fun, and values that it fosters and represents.