This tournament was established with the hopes of bringing a large-scale trout and salmon fishing tournament to the area.
Early entry can be taken at Rivertown Event Center (810) 765-5555 or at the Rivertown Event Centre at the Captain’s Dinner & Meeting on May 10, 2019 at 7:00pm. Entry will be closed at the conclusion of the Captain’s meeting. (Please note that the Captain’s Dinner and Meeting will be held at Rivertown Event Centre. The cost for dinner is $20 per person (for crew members and others) plus a cash bar. (Captain’s dinners are complimentary, plus a cash bar).
Prizes
First Place $10,000
Second Place $2,500
Third Place $1,000
Fourth Place $ 500
Fifth Place $250
Sixth Place $250
Seventh Place $250
Three Kings $300
· Biggest Steelhead $250
· Biggest King $250
· Biggest Atlantic $250
· Biggest Lake Trout $250
· BONUS – Biggest Walleye $100
(Based on 50 boats. We reserve the right to add more prizes and payouts.)
Captains must be present at weigh-ins to be eligible for prizes.
Eligibility:
Any fishing team is eligible to enter the tournament. Fishing teams must be registered and entry received by ending of Captain’s meeting on May 9, 2019.
Tournament Hours:
6:00am-2:00pm. Weigh-in begins at 3:00pm. Your cooler must be at Rivertown Event Centre by 4:30pm or you will be disqualified.
Tournament Boundaries:
Northern Tip of Russell Island to Lighthouse Park Green Can North of Port Hope.
(N42.36.30) (N44.02.55)
Tackle and Equipment:
12 rods max in the water. 1 slider per rod is permitted. All fish musts be caught according to Michigan DNR Regulations. Six (6) person per boat maximum.
Boat Inspection:
All vessels are subject to inspection by the committee and/or it’s agents at any time. All vessels will be inspected prior to departure.
Tournament Headquarters:
The tournament headquarters will be located at the Rivertown Event Centre, 6385 King Road, Marine City, Mi. 48039. For more information please call Rivertown Event Centre. Call with any questions (810) 765-5555.
· We will start boat checks at approximately 5:15am.
· Weigh-in limit – 11 Fish Total are possible;
o Up to 10 Salmon/Trout Combined
o Three (3) Lake Trout Max (no more than 3 of the 10 can be Lake Trout).
o Plus one (1) BONUS Walleye; for a total of 11 fish.
o You MUST depart and return from one of the following ports: Sanilac; Lexington; Harbor Beach or Port Huron.
· All boats must be in the Harbour by 2pm. If you are towing someone and it’s past 2pm, you will be allowed to weigh your fish. If you are the boat being towed, you will be disqualified.
· Have your cooler ready with your 2-man DNR limit, block ice only. It will be taped for security with a boat number and quantity of fish. Weigh in will start at 3pm. Do not un-tape your cooler or tamper with it in any way or you will be disqualified.
· In case of high winds or potential dangerous conditions, the tournament committee has the right to cancel the event. The blow date will always be the next day, Sunday, following the event.
· You must have waivers turned in. No waiver, no fishing. If you leave the docks without turning in a waiver, you will be disqualified. This rule is fully enforced and no exceptions.
· U.S. Waters ONLY.
Food and Beverages will be available for purchase at Rivertown Event Centre immediately following the tournament through weigh-in, winner announcements and throughout the evening.
