2026 Youth Tournament Schedule

April 11th – Swartswood Lake

June 27th – Merrill’s Creek : State Championship (you need to fish 4 out of 5 to be eligible)
Lake will be Off Limits from June 15- June 27th

July 18th – Manasquan Reservoir

August 8th – Carnegie Lake

September 13th – Assunpink Lake

Anglers,

Happy New Year!! 2026 is here and it’s time to get the ball rolling. We are looking to get everyone signed up and paid for by the end of January. The dues for the season will be $130.00 each which will cover your nation dues, lake fee’s and tournament trophies. To sign up for this season you must have an up to date Bassmaster membership number good through 2026. If you do not please use this link for a discounted price. discount bass membership

Dues and required paperwork will be due by February 5th.This gives me just enough time to register everyone with the nation.

Please venmo dues to @Frank-DellaPorta.

If I do not receive a response from you by this time I will assume you will not be competing this season.

Important information:

Anyone the age of thirteen or above must possess a boaters safety certificate to operate an electric trolling motor in the state of NJ. A copy of this document will be required at the time of registration.

Any angler twelve and under will NOT be able to operate the trolling motor.

Please see the attached paperwork that needs to be filled out and sent back to me. Please just send me back the signed sheets that are required by you and your boat captains. Make sure to supply your Bassmaster number on these documents

Boat captains, I will also need a copy of your boat insurance showing the 300k liability insurance coverage shown and a copy of your boaters safety certificate.

All anglers with the boaters safety certificate must send me a copy as well. Remember, If you do not have the certificate, you cannot operate the vessel.

This season all anglers in both divisions will be required to supply their own boat and captain. If you are unable to secure a boat and captain I will do my best to assist you but cannot guarantee it.

Fishing licenses are required by all anglers 16 yrs and above. They must be presented at the 1st tournament when you sign in.

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