Fish Virginia First

Free Fishing Days
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08 | VA
Free Fishing Days in Virginia are
June 6 – 8, 2025
Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between, it’s time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia!
Invite a family member or friend to get out and wet a line without having to purchase a fishing license.

No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days. Also during that time, facilities use permits will also not be required. To increase angling opportunities, DWR has removed the restriction to fishing designated stocked trout waters for free fishing weekend. This will open over 2,900 miles of trout streams, in addition to numerous ponds, small lakes and reservoirs. Virginia’s diversified trout habitat offers a wide range of trout fishing prospects. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.
DWR fee fishing areas still require a fee for Free Fishing Days weekend.
Learn more >

Fishers of Men Virginia West Legacy
2025-05-24 | Philpott Lake, Twin Ridge Marina Rd, Henry, VA, 24102, United States
Philpott Lake – Twin Ridge Recreational Area
https://www.fomntt.com/pageflow.cfm?callpage=eventdetail&schid=9823&divid=120&getyear=2025

Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour General Tires Heavy Hitters
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-22 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
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Blue Ridge Striper Tournament #3
2025-05-17 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Smith Mountain Lake – Check in and Check out at Rock Outdoors
Learn more at blueridgestriper.com

Giles Kid's Fishing Day
2025-05-03 | Narrows Town Park, 401 Park Drive, Narrows, Virginia, 24124
Gates open at 8 am.
A day of fishing and fun for children ages 3 to 15! First 400 kids get a free goodie bag & shirt!

200 Golden Ticket Prizes!
*ONLY AGES 3-8 FISH BETWEEN 9AM-9:30AM!*
AGES 9-15 MAY BEGIN FISHING AT 9:30AM!
Kid activities for all ages. Scoops Ice Cream truck and food available.
RAIN DATE: MAY 4TH, 2025 – TIMES ANNOUNCED IF NEEDED
Sponsored By: Town of Narrows, Narrows Police Department, Giles County, VA, Giles Early Education Project, & our many wonderful donors!
For more information or to learn how you can become a volunteer, please contact 540-726-2423 or email Icaudill@townofnarrows.org

Smith Mountain Lake Multispecies Tournament
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Smith Mountain Lake – Indian Point Marina

CATT Smith Mountain Lake Spring Trail
2025-04-27 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Find event details at: www.cattteamtrail.com/divisions/catt-smith-mountain

Blue Ridge Striper Tournament #2
2025-04-26 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States

Fishers of Men Virginia West Legacy
2025-04-19 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 Rd. 888, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States

Big Bass Tour
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Smith Mountain Lake – Mariner’s Landing
Learn more at bigbasstour.com

Fishing Contest
2025-04-05 | Lovill’s Creek Lake, 943 Speas Mill Road, Cana, Virginia, 24317, United States
$10 Entry Fee. Check out the amazing prize packages below for our Fishing Contest Winners at Lovill’s Creek Lake on April 5th, 2025! If you haven’t registered already, don’t forget to get signed up before next Friday!

Pick Your Prize 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

Prize Package 1:

Prize Package 2:

Prize Package 3:

Kayak
Orvis Flyrod
Fly Tackle

Blackstone Grill
Kastking Rod
Tackle Bag
Fish Cleaning Kit
Silicone Net

Yeti Cooler
Yeti Tumbler
Motherload Mystery Tackle
Costa Freshwater Sunglasses
Costa Trucker Hat

Huge shoutout to Lowe’s Home Improvement and Carroll County, VA Tourism for making these amazing prize packages possible for our participants!

Augusta County Fishing & Outdoor Expo
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09 | Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Rd, Fishersville, VA, 22939
Saturday, February 8th: 9am – 7pm
Sunday, February 9th: 9am – 3pm

More details to come.

Striper Mafia Tournament Series
2024-11-23, 2024-10-19 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Striper Mafia is hosting our ninth season of a “CPR” (Catch-Photo-Release) tournament series on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Events will be held in March, April, October an November, during which the “slot” is in place to protect our larger fish, and be conducted in a “Catch-Photo-Release” style. The format will feature a Captain’s meeting on the evening before at a location to be defined to review the rules and hand out approved measuring devices & photo token cards and “lines in water” will follow at safe-light as designated for each tournament, with the “check-in” at a time to be determined later that day. Tournament fees are to be paid at the Captain’s Meeting (in cash). Pre-registration is encouraged due to the limited number of slots, but we ask that you have full intention of fishing the event before registering.

Tournament Dates

March 23, 2024
April 27, 2024
October 19, 2024
November 23, 2024

Spring Fling

Captains Meeting:
Indian Point Marina
6-8 pm – 4/26
2031 Morewood Rd.
Hardy, VA 24101
Lines In: 6 am
Post-Tourney Check-in:
Smith Mountain Building Supply
13080 Booker T Washington Hwy.
Hardy, VA 24101
3-4 pm – Must be in line by 4 pm.

Tournament Entry Fees
​Team Entry Fee (per tournament): $100
Big Fish (optional – per tournament): $25
Biggest Bass (optional – per tournament – $10

Youth Competition

Youth (15 and under) may participate in an overlay competition in which they participate as a part of a team, and submit one fish from the team’s catch as their entry into the Youth Competition. 1st – 3rd Place trophies & prizes will be awarded – and all Youth participants not placing will be eligible for a Youth only raffle for prizes. Sponsored by Captain’s Quarters
This season we have a Youth of the Year award for the youth with the largest total inches across the 4 main events – they will win a custom rod built for them by Back Creek Custom Rods
​Let’s get the next generation of anglers involved in striper fishing now!

Ladies Big Fish of the Series Competition
The lady angler who catches the longest fish of the 4-event series will win nice prize donated by Jo & Co Jewelers’. There is no additional fee to be entered in this series-long competition.

Small Fish of the Tournament
The team with the smaller striper – of one of their two entries – will win a Cash prize each tournament. There is no additional fee to be entered in this per-event competition.

Team of the Year

Teams participating in multiple events will compete for the Team of the Year honors.
Team of the Year is determined by the total sum of all four event scores, with the all teams in each event being awarded points based on their placing. Details to be included in the 2023 Rules.

Tournament Payouts

Placing Payouts:
1 – 10 Teams:
1st Place: 50% of entry fees
2nd Place: 30% of entry fees
11 – 20 Teams:
1st Place: 40% of entry fees
2nd Place: 25% of entry fees
3rd Place: 15% of entry fees
21-30 Teams:
1st Place: 35% of entry fees
2nd Place: 25% of entry fees
3rd Place: 15% of entry fees
4th Place: 5% of entry fees
31-40 Teams:
1st Place: 35% of entry fees
2nd Place: 22.5% of entry fees
3rd Place: 10% of entry fees
4th Place: 7.5% of entry fees
5th Place: 5% of entry fees
​
41-50 Teams:
1st Place: 25% of entry fees
2nd Place: 20% of entry fees
3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees
4th Place: 10% of entry fees​
5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees
6th Place: 5% of entry fees
50+ Teams:
1st Place: 25% of entry fees
2nd Place: 17.5% of entry fees
3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees
4th Place: 10% of entry fees​
5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees
6th Place: 5% of entry fees
7th Place: 2.5% of entry fees
10% of entry fees go to one or more cash-raffle prize(s) for the non-placing teams at the Awards Ceremony. 10% of entry fees retained for tournament expenses. Must be presented to win.
Big Fish: 100% Payout of optional Big Fish entry fee to winner with single longest fish.
Raffles: Many of our sponsors have graciously provided product and services to be given away during the event.​ Each team present at the post-tournament check-in will be entered into the raffle for prizes.

Anglers Choice Team Tournament Trail - VA Classic
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 Rd. 888, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2024
To fish our two-day classic event, participants must fish four of any six qualifying tournaments in the same division.
If you fish six qualifiers you can fish in both Classic events.

VA DIVISION

March 16, 2024
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

April 13, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, North Bend Recreation Area
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

April 14, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, North Bend Recreation Area
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

May 11, 2024
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS
POINTS YTD

June 29, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, Occoneechee State Park
6:30am – 2:30 pm

June 30, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, Occoneechee State Park
6:30am – 2:30 pm

October 12 & 13 – VA CLASSIC, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
DAY 1 – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
DAY 2 – 7:00 am – 2:30 pm

Classic dates and location may change depending on Ramp approval with Smith Mountain State Park.

NC DIVISION

March 23, 2024
Lake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

March 24, 2024
Lake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS
POINTS YTD

June 1, 2024
High Rock – Southmont Access
6:30am – 2:30 pm

June 2, 2024
High Rock – Southmont Access
6:30am – 2:30 pm

Sept. 14, 2024
Lake Norman – Pinnacle Access
7:00am – 3:00 pm

Sept. 15, 2024
Lake Norman – Pinnacle Access
7:00am – 3:00pm

October 19 & 20 NC CLASSIC
Lake Norman – Pinnacle Access
DAY 1 – 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
DAY 2 – 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

All North Carolina Ramps are now subject to a 90 day approval window. They cannot be reserved anytime before that window. Dates are subject to change because of this. Please monitor Anglers Choice website (Tournament , Highlights/Schedule) for any changes of dates or venue as the season progresses.

King Kat Signature Series Event
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-12 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
How to Register:
Review the registration list below to see if your team has already been registered. If your team is NOT listed, click on “Register a New Team” and fill out the registration form.
View Currently Registered Teams / Register a New Team >

Fishing Boundaries: Smith Mountain Lake – Dam to Dam
Captain’s Meeting: 10/10/2024
Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater
400 Crazy Horse Dr.
Moneta, VA 24121
Weigh In Site: 10/11 and 10/12/2024
Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater
400 Crazy Horse Dr.
Moneta, VA 24121
King Kids Event Site: 10/12/2024
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater
400 Crazy Horse Dr.
Moneta, VA 24121

Fishers of Men Berkley Team Series District 5 Championship
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Divisions: MD, PA Central, VA East, VA West, WV
• SITE: Smith Mountain Lake
• HOST: Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
• DATES: September 13-14, 2024
• OFFICIAL PRACTICE: September 10-12, 2024
• OFF LIMITS: September 3-9, 2024 and during the mandatory pre-tournament meeting.
• ENTRY DEADLINE TO AVOID LATE FEE: September 1, 2024
• FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: Midnight September 7, 2024
• MANDATORY MEETING: September 12, 2024
• PERMITTED FISHING AREAS: All public waters accessible by boat from the tournament launch site.
• LAUNCH SITE: TBA
• THURSDAY’S MEETING SITE: TBA
• REGISTRATION TIME: 5:15PM – 6:00PM
• MEAL: 6:00 PM
• MEETING: Immediately following the meal. – All teams must attend the meeting
Flight assignments and times will be given at the meeting
****Any changes that become necessary will be posted here. Please re-check this page before traveling.

Hopewell's Rivers & Roads Festival
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Downtown Hopewell Historic District, Butterworth Lofts, 245 E Broadway, Hopewell, 23860-2845, United States
Hopewell’s Rivers & Roads Festival will take place on September 6th, 7th, and 8th. This multiday festival includes a two-day fishing tournament (Friday & Saturday), a motorcycle ride along the 5 & Dime on Saturday, and vendors, live music, and food trucks throughout the entire event.

Fishers of Men 2024 Fenwick Legacy Series Championship
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-26 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
• SITE: Smith Mountain Lake
• LOCATION: Moneta VA
• DATES: July 25-26, 2024
*******This is a THURSDAY – FRIDAY tournament*******

Due to high weekend boat traffic on SML, this event will be held on Thursday and Friday for the safety of our competitors.

• MEETING: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
• HOST: Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
• OFFICIAL PRACTICE: No official practice period for this tournament
• OFF LIMITS: The tournament water will be off limits during the pre-tournament registration times and the meeting.
• PERMITTED FISHING AREAS: The water within 100 yards of the ramp will be off limits. Any area posted as “No Trespassing” or “No Fishing” areas will be off limits.

• LAUNCH SITE: Crazy Horse Marina
400 Crazy Horse Dr
Moneta, VA 24121

• THURSDAY’S MEETING SITE:
Pigg River
Community Center
2410 South Main Street
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

• REGISTRATION TIME: 3:15PM – 4:00PM

• MEAL & MEETING TIME: 4:00- (All teams must have at least one member in attendance for the entire meeting)
Flight assignments and times will be given at the meeting

Roster Information:
*****ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS*****
*****This is a “Thursday-Friday” Tournament with a Wednesday meeting. *****

ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING
Entry into the Legacy Series Championship is $100 per team.
Entry into “Bonus Bucks is an additional $25 per team.
If you wish to enter “Bonus Bucks”, you MUST send it with your entry fee. No Bonus Bucks entries will be accepted at the meeting.
Bonus Bucks entry fee is $25. 100% is paid back (1/2 each day) and it is optional.
The deadline to avoid a $25 late fee is Friday, July 1, 2024
The final entry deadline will be midnight July 19, 2024.

****NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 19****

Entry Information >

Fishers of Men - Virginia West Division
2024-06-15 | Philpott Lake, Twin Ridge Marina Rd, Henry, VA, 24102, United States
This is the fifth and final points tournament of the year.
The meeting on friday will be at First Baptist Church of Collinsville. 3339 Virginia Ave. Collinsville, VA 24078
We always enjoy our time at First Baptist of Collinsville. They always make us a great meal and we appreciate thier hospitality to make us feel at home! Registration for the meeting will start at 5pm and the meeting will start at 6pm. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE START OF THE MEETING AND NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RAMP. At least 1 member from each team must be present to receive the 50 bonus points toward the championship.
The tournament will be out of the Twin Ridge Boat Ramp. I will be at the boat ramp early to check you in and to give out boat numbers. Live well check will be on the water. You must be a member of fomntt to fish this tournament. you must fish a minimum of 3 tournaments to be eligable for the regional.
All state and local laws apply to this tournament
If you have any questions, feel free to contact shighfield@fomntt.com (540)589-4928
FOMNTT VA West would like to thank all our great sponsors that make this the best tournament trail around. Paul Menschner State Farm, Sowers Electric, McCraw Insurance Agency, Blue Eagle Credit Union, Swamp Monkey Lures, Back Creek Custom Rods, SML Tackle Shack, Nixon Land Surveying, L&S Cleaning

Smith Mountain Lake Crappie Fishing Tournament Series
2024-06-08, 2024-05-18 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States

Free Fishing Days
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09 | VA
Free Fishing Days in Virginia are June 7–9, 2024
Whether its stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between. It is time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia!
Make plans to take advantage of Free Fishing Days! Invite a family member or friend to get out and wet a line without having to purchase a fishing license. Virginia DWR agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods & reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required.

If you’re interested in learning how to fish you can attend an event with family and friends at one of the following locations:
Saturday, June 8, 2024

Northern Virginia: Burke Lake Park (Fairfax County) – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039)
Central Virginia: Dorey Park (Henrico County) – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231)
Eastern Virginia: Mt. Trashmore Park (Virginia Beach) – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462)
Southwest Virginia: Hungry Mother State Park (Marion) – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (2854 Park Blvd, Marion, VA 24354)

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Eastern Virginia: Williams Wharf Landing (Mathews County) – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA)
The Mathews Land Conservancy, in partnership with DWR, VIMS, Virginia Cooperative Extension, YMCA of Virginia Peninsulas, Rotary Club of Mathews, Kiwanis of Mathews, VMRC, and USCG Auxiliary, is pleased to offer a fun, informative program on Sunday 6/9/24, from 1–4pm, allowing community members to experience the best of our waterfront community. Several interactive learning stations are scheduled, including saltwater fishing, seining, touch tanks, bay ecology, & boater safety. The free event is held at 1039 Williams Wharf Road in Mathews VA, at the historic Williams Wharf Landing. Go to mathewslandconservancy.org for more information.

Fishers of Men - Virginia West Division
2024-05-18 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 Rd. 888, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
This will be The Blue Eagle Credit Union tournament at Smith Mountain Lake and will be our fourth tournament of the year. We appreciate Blue Eagle Credit Union coming on board again with us in 2024! Looking forward to this being a great tournament.
The friday night meeting will be at Radford Baptist Church, 1293 Radford Rd, Moneta, VA 24122. We would Like to thank Radford Baptist Church for allowing us to have our Meeting at thier facilities.
Registration will start at 5pm and the meeting will start at 6pm. The cut off for registration will be the start of the meetings. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER THE MEETING STARTS. There will be no money accepted at the ramp. To receive the 50 bonus towards the point championship at least 1 member from the team must be present for the meeting.
You have to fish 3 division tournaments to be able to fish the regional.
The tournament will be going out of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 1235 Rd 888 Huddleston, VA 24104.
Blast off will be at 7am or safe light. I will be at the ramp at 5am to check you in and give out boat numbers. Live well check will be on the water. You must be a member of FOMNTT to fish this this tournament. All local and state laws apply to this tournament.
FOM VA West would like to thank the local sponsors that allow this to be such a great tournament trail:
Paul Menschner State Farm, Sowers Electric, McCraw Insurance Agency, Blue Eagle Credit Union, Swamp Monkey lures, Back Creek Custom Rods, , SML Tackle Shack, Nixon Land Surveying, L&S Cleaning.

Angler's Choice Team Tournament Trail
2024-05-11 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 Rd. 888, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2024
To fish our two-day classic event, participants must fish four of any six qualifying tournaments in the same division.
If you fish six qualifiers you can fish in both Classic events.

VA DIVISION

March 16, 2024
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

April 13, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, North Bend Recreation Area
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

April 14, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, North Bend Recreation Area
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

May 11, 2024
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS
POINTS YTD

June 29, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, Occoneechee State Park
6:30am – 2:30 pm

June 30, 2024
Kerr Reservoir, Occoneechee State Park
6:30am – 2:30 pm

October 12 & 13 – VA CLASSIC Smith Mountain Lake State Park
DAY 1 – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
DAY 2 – 7:00 am – 2:30 pm

Classic dates and location may change depending on Ramp approval with Smith Mountain State Park.

NC DIVISION

March 23, 2024
Lake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS

March 24, 2024
Lake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESULTS
POINTS YTD

June 1, 2024
High Rock – Southmont Access
6:30am – 2:30 pm

June 2, 2024
High Rock – Southmont Access
6:30am – 2:30 pm

Sept. 14, 2024
Lake Norman – Pinnacle Access
7:00am – 3:00 pm

Sept. 15, 2024
Lake Norman – Pinnacle Access
7:00am – 3:00pm

October 19 & 20 NC CLASSIC
Lake Norman – Pinnacle Access
DAY 1 – 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
DAY 2 – 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

All North Carolina Ramps are now subject to a 90 day approval window. They cannot be reserved anytime before that window. Dates are subject to change because of this. Please monitor Anglers Choice website (Tournament , Highlights/Schedule) for any changes of dates or venue as the season progresses.

Big Bass Tour
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-05 | Smith Mountain Lake, 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Mercury Marine Blue Ridge Big Bass Classic – $175,000 Guaranteed Prizes & Payouts
4 DAY EVENT (THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
Entry Fee: Four Day $325 |Three Day $250 | Two Day $165 | One Day $115 | Youth $75 (Entry fees are per angler)
Start fishing time (first cast) will be 6:00 am for all four days. You will receive a text to start fishing. If you do not receive a text, you may begin fishing at 6:00 am. Please see the text section below if you are not receiving texts.
Click here to see rules

Location:

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Weigh in Site:

Goodhue Boat Company (formerly Crazy Horse Marina) 400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta, VA 24121
Guaranteed Overall Grand Prize: $55,600

2024 NITRO® Z18 rigged with a Mercury® 150L Pro XS outboard, Minn Kota® Ultrex® 24V, 80-lb, Bow Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G4N with GPS, Console Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G4N with GPS, Hot Foot throttle, genuine two tone cover, tandem-axle upgrade 2 brakes, 14″ tire/wheel upgrade with spare. NITRO® trailer w/powder-coat finish & GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection. To learn more about NITRO® boats visit the website at Nitro.com.
Guaranteed Total Hourly Paybacks: $84,700
1st: $1000, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $300, 4th: $250, 5th: $225, 6th: $200, 7th: $175, 8th: $150, 9th: $125, 10th: $100
Youth Division Total Payback: $600
1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Early Entry Rods: $25,000 Fenwick Eagle Series Casting Rod, Model #EGLB73MH-FC, Value $99.95

Early entry rods go to the first 250 four and three day online entrants. A two day, one day or Youth entry is not eligible for a free rod.
See the Fenwick Eagle rod details here.
Early entry promo rods may be picked up on the day listed below or during any tournament day. Please do not call our offices related to early entry rods. There is a rod counter at the top of each event page. Rods are gone when counter shows zero. We will post the date the counter goes to zero on the site. *Another angler may pick up your rod for you if you’re unable to be present.
Rod Pick Up: Wedneday May 1st 4 – 6 pm at Goodhue Boat Company formerly (Crazy Horse Marina). You may also pick up rods on any of the tournament days.
Fenwick Eagle Rod Features:
24/30 ton graphite blend with proprietary reinforcing resin
Fenwick designed reel seat fits the crux of your hand for a custom natural feel
Stainless steel guide frames with thin zirconia inserts
Multi-material full length grips for the best blend of feel, balance and durability
Event Registration:
Registration for an Event closes at 9:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the beginning of the Event for a four-day entry. There will be no morning registration on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday of the Event. Participants may register online prior to the Event, no onsite registration due to Covid protocols. Once an event begins, participants that register late online on must do so before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and before 6 p.m. on Saturday for the remaining days and must also adhere to the off limits rules listed in section 6.02.
Click here to see the rule
Text System:
You may enter yourself in the text system for this event by texting the word sml to the number 90294. We will enter your number in the system, but some carriers block this type of message, so by entering yourself this will prevent the chance of being blocked. Also, if you have previously opted out of our system, you will have to put yourself back in the system by texting the above keyword. If you opt-out we cannot put you back in the system.
Android users: If you have an android and you aren’t receiving texts from us, you will need to search the number 90294 in your text app and accept that it is not spam.
Start Time:
Due to the varying times of year that we host our tournaments, we will notify everyone of the start time the day prior to the start of the tournament. We will notify you via text message. Start time (first cast) for each tournament will be safe light and set by the tournament director. You may launch and be on the water but you may not begin fishing until we notify you of first cast. Please do not call our offices related to start time. We will post start fishing time on this page and text out the time the week of the event. You will also be sent a live leaderboard link once the event starts.
Weigh in Times: All days of event
8-9am, 9-10am, 10-11am, 11am-12pm, 12-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm.
Fish Size Limits:
Largemouth – Smallmouth – Spotted – 14″ minimum

Participants less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental permission. (Written parental permission must be provided to Event staff prior to the start of the Event) Participants under the age of 18 years may not fish alone in the Event.
Junior Division for 2024. Participants 12 and under will compete for a top 3 event payout, at a reduced entry fee. The entry fee for the entire event is $75 (regardless of the number of days fished) and we will pay three places for the top three bass weighed in during the event. Anglers 13 and over will compete for full payouts and pay full entry fees.
