Big Fish Classic

Catfish Division

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Location: Red Rock Reservoir
Time: 5:30 AM (Check-in), 7:00 AM (Tournament Begins)

Bass (Boat) Division

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Location: West Okoboji
Time: 5:30 AM (Check-in), 7:00 AM (Tournament Begins)

Bass (Kayak) Division

NEW FOR 2022!

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Location: West Okoboji
Time: Details coming soon

Tournament Directors

Rob Welch
rob@midwestgamefish.com

Jay Walton
jay.walton@jcgland.com

Iowa Games Staff
info@iowagames.org
888.777.8881

Payouts

For each division, there will be payouts for the top three fish per weigh-in period plus an overall big fish award.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Payouts will be based on the number of entrants.

Example: 100 participants
Hourly Payouts
1st: $568.75
2nd: $162.50
3rd: $81.25

If two weigh-in periods are used for Catfish, here is an example of the payouts (based off 30 participants):
1st: $682.52
2nd: $195.00
3rd: $97.52

Competition Format

Participants will sign up as individuals to compete in this Fishing Tournament. Participants MUST have a boat. No shore fishing will be allowed. All fisherman must have a 2022 fishing license. There may be multiple participants in one boat but must follow the Iowa DNR regulations regarding maximum persons in a boat.

Weigh-in period information coming soon.

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Rules

COMING SOON!

Note: Live bait can be used for Catfish, but not Bass.

Payouts

INFORMATION COMING SOON

Payouts will be based on the number of entrants.

Example: 100 participants
Hourly Payouts
1st: $568.75
2nd: $162.50
3rd: $81.25

If two weigh-in periods are used for Catfish, here is an example of the payouts (based off 30 participants):
1st: $682.52
2nd: $195.00
3rd: $97.52

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Divisions

Bass • Boat Division (includes largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass only)

Bass • Kayak Division (includes largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass only)

Catfish