Tournament Date: JULY 4, 2026
1. Each team will consist of 2 pre-registered anglers. One angler must be 18 years of age; the second angler cannot be less than 12 years of age. If an angler is under the age of 18, a parental consent form must be filled out prior to the tournament day. Both anglers, regardless of age, must have a valid boater's card.
2. Anglers who legally require a fishing licence in Ontario must hold a valid "Sport Fishing" licence. A "Conservation" licence is NOT acceptable. 3. All registrations to be completed by June 1st
4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification, and tournament fees will NOT be reimbursed.
5. All boats must be a minimum of 14 ft. in length and equipped with a WORKING KILL SWITCH and a WORKING LIVEWELL. All kill switches must be attached to the driver's body while the combustion engine is running (unless at trolling speed).
6. Maximum horsepower for all outboards and inboards must not exceed the horsepower limitations set by the manufacturer's rating plate. Changing or altering standard factory parts of your motor to increase the horsepower over the factory horsepower rating is forbidden.
7. Check-In times will correspond with your flight, and failure to be back at your assigned time and to the designated boat marked by a Canadian Flag will result in a PENALTY OF 8oz. FOR EVERY MINUTE LATE on the scheduled return.
8. All boats must check back at the designated tournament site. Failure to check back may impact your eligibility for next year's early access registration.
9. Only artificial lures may be used. No "live bait" or "prepared bait" is permitted. You are allowed to use pork strips and rind.
10. Pre-fishing is allowed until Friday at 5pm the day before the tournament. All anglers must be off the water by 5pm.
11. All federal/Provincial boating and fishing regulations must be adhered to.
12. Possession Limits: Five (5) fish per team
13.It is at the discretion of the Tournament Director if the tournament must be delayed or cancelled for weather reasons.
14. In the case of a tie for any position, the prize for that position and the position(s) beneath will be added together and distributed equally among the tied teams.
15. Tournament Waters. Tournament waters designated as “Lake Ontario Open” consist of all water accessible by boat.
16. NO alcoholic beverages or drugs may be consumed by (or in the possession of) any angler. If an Angler/or team is found in violation of this rule, the said Angler/team will be disqualified from the tournament with no refund of tournament fees.
17. Fishing is prohibited within 100 ft. of another competitor's boat. No fishing is allowed within 100 yards of Ministry nets or Marina's fuel pumps.
18. Decisions of the Tournament Director are final. No protests will be allowed after the final team weighs in. A $50.00 deposit must be paid to protest and is refundable only if the protest is upheld.
19. Competitors may obtain fuel or repairs from Marinas or use the washroom facilities, providing one (1) team member remains in the boat and cannot fish.
20. Any team disqualified for any reason will NOT receive a refund of the entry fee.
21. Any taxes on any prizes/awards are the responsibility of the recipient(s).
22. Dead Fish will not be brought to the scale for weigh-in. Please retain as part of your limit under provincial rules and take home with you. These will not count against your 5 fish limit.
23. Personal flotation devices must be securely worn while travelling. PFD's do not have to be worn when trolling or at drifting speeds unless it is an inflatable-style PFD. All inflatable flotation devices MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
24. It is the responsibility of the competitors to bring fish to the weigh-in stage from the boat.
25. Proof of boat insurance must be made available upon request. All boats must be covered by a minimum of $1,000,000.00 liability insurance. (For U.S. anglers, the standard amount of insurance for the U.S. will apply.)
26. On tournament day, the number of bass allowed to be in your live well is five(5) when under power of your main engine. If you are caught with more than your allowable limit, your fish will be culled down, starting with your biggest fish. If a team weighs-in more than their legal limit, the heaviest fish will be removed, and a two (2) pound penalty will be subtracted from their total weight.
27. Tournament Officials reserve the right to do a thorough boat inspection to check for illegal bait(s) or other items and/or substances. Finding such items will result in that team's disqualification, and entry fees will not be refunded. By signing the Tournament "Waiver," the anglers hereby consent to this inspection.
28. In the event of a boat breakdown, a team may exchange boats at tournament headquarters ONLY and under the supervision and direction of tournament officials. The boat with the breakdown cannot be towed to the headquarters for exchange.
29. In the event of a boat breakdown, a team that will not be exchanging boats can seek another team's assistance to transport their fish to headquarters to have their fish weighed. To do this, a team MUST FIRST call the Tournament Director and follow their directions. Failure to call the Tournament Director prior to transferring of fish may result in disqualification.
2. Anglers who legally require a fishing licence in Ontario must hold a valid "Sport Fishing" licence. A "Conservation" licence is NOT acceptable. 3. All registrations to be completed by June 1st
4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification, and tournament fees will NOT be reimbursed.
5. All boats must be a minimum of 14 ft. in length and equipped with a WORKING KILL SWITCH and a WORKING LIVEWELL. All kill switches must be attached to the driver's body while the combustion engine is running (unless at trolling speed).
6. Maximum horsepower for all outboards and inboards must not exceed the horsepower limitations set by the manufacturer's rating plate. Changing or altering standard factory parts of your motor to increase the horsepower over the factory horsepower rating is forbidden.
7. Check-In times will correspond with your flight, and failure to be back at your assigned time and to the designated boat marked by a Canadian Flag will result in a PENALTY OF 8oz. FOR EVERY MINUTE LATE on the scheduled return.
8. All boats must check back at the designated tournament site. Failure to check back may impact your eligibility for next year's early access registration.
9. Only artificial lures may be used. No "live bait" or "prepared bait" is permitted. You are allowed to use pork strips and rind.
10. Pre-fishing is allowed until Friday at 5pm the day before the tournament. All anglers must be off the water by 5pm.
11. All federal/Provincial boating and fishing regulations must be adhered to.
12. Possession Limits: Five (5) fish per team
13.It is at the discretion of the Tournament Director if the tournament must be delayed or cancelled for weather reasons.
14. In the case of a tie for any position, the prize for that position and the position(s) beneath will be added together and distributed equally among the tied teams.
15. Tournament Waters. Tournament waters designated as “Lake Ontario Open” consist of all water accessible by boat.
16. NO alcoholic beverages or drugs may be consumed by (or in the possession of) any angler. If an Angler/or team is found in violation of this rule, the said Angler/team will be disqualified from the tournament with no refund of tournament fees.
17. Fishing is prohibited within 100 ft. of another competitor's boat. No fishing is allowed within 100 yards of Ministry nets or Marina's fuel pumps.
18. Decisions of the Tournament Director are final. No protests will be allowed after the final team weighs in. A $50.00 deposit must be paid to protest and is refundable only if the protest is upheld.
19. Competitors may obtain fuel or repairs from Marinas or use the washroom facilities, providing one (1) team member remains in the boat and cannot fish.
20. Any team disqualified for any reason will NOT receive a refund of the entry fee.
21. Any taxes on any prizes/awards are the responsibility of the recipient(s).
22. Dead Fish will not be brought to the scale for weigh-in. Please retain as part of your limit under provincial rules and take home with you. These will not count against your 5 fish limit.
23. Personal flotation devices must be securely worn while travelling. PFD's do not have to be worn when trolling or at drifting speeds unless it is an inflatable-style PFD. All inflatable flotation devices MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
24. It is the responsibility of the competitors to bring fish to the weigh-in stage from the boat.
25. Proof of boat insurance must be made available upon request. All boats must be covered by a minimum of $1,000,000.00 liability insurance. (For U.S. anglers, the standard amount of insurance for the U.S. will apply.)
26. On tournament day, the number of bass allowed to be in your live well is five(5) when under power of your main engine. If you are caught with more than your allowable limit, your fish will be culled down, starting with your biggest fish. If a team weighs-in more than their legal limit, the heaviest fish will be removed, and a two (2) pound penalty will be subtracted from their total weight.
27. Tournament Officials reserve the right to do a thorough boat inspection to check for illegal bait(s) or other items and/or substances. Finding such items will result in that team's disqualification, and entry fees will not be refunded. By signing the Tournament "Waiver," the anglers hereby consent to this inspection.
28. In the event of a boat breakdown, a team may exchange boats at tournament headquarters ONLY and under the supervision and direction of tournament officials. The boat with the breakdown cannot be towed to the headquarters for exchange.
29. In the event of a boat breakdown, a team that will not be exchanging boats can seek another team's assistance to transport their fish to headquarters to have their fish weighed. To do this, a team MUST FIRST call the Tournament Director and follow their directions. Failure to call the Tournament Director prior to transferring of fish may result in disqualification.
1ST PLACE $5000
2ND PLACE $2500
3RD PLACE $1500
4TH PLACE $750
5TH PLACE $500
BIG FISH $1000
Winnings based on a 30 boat field.
2ND PLACE $2500
3RD PLACE $1500
4TH PLACE $750
5TH PLACE $500
BIG FISH $1000
Winnings based on a 30 boat field.
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DATE: JULY 4 2026
Join anglers from across the region for one of the season’s most exciting competitive fishing events. Hosted on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, this open bass tournament offers big prizes, great camaraderie, and serious competition. Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot, register today and get ready to reel in the win!
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