2026 Captain Clayton Kloesel Memorial Fishing Tournament
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 am to 11:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Aransas Pass Civic Center | Aransas Pass, TX
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“Fish with purpose. Celebrate community. Honor Clayton.”Join us for the 2026 Captain Clayton Kloesel Memorial Fishing Tournament, a day of fishing, fellowship, and community impact supporting scholarships, My Brother’s Keeper, and Fallen Linemen. Guided, Non Guided, Youth Division, raffles, banquet, awards, and more. Register today and be part of something meaningful.
🎣 What to Expect:
A full day of fishing followed by an evening banquet and awards. Enjoy:
• Guided & Non‑Guided divisions
• Youth Division
• Heavy Stringer, Heavy Redfish, Heavy Speckled Trout, Mystery Fish
• Optional Calcutta at the Captain’s Meeting
• Food, drinks, and a great community atmosphere
• Onsite fish cleaning service
• Family‑friendly environment
Built for competitive anglers, families, and supporters alike.
📍 Event Details:
Tournament Day: May 30, 2026
Location: Aransas Pass Civic Center
Weigh‑In: 2:00–4:00 PM (must be in line by 4:00 PM)
Banquet:
• Doors open: 5:00 PM
• Dinner: 6:00 PM
• Awards: 7:00 PM
• Event ends: 11:30 PM
Captain’s Meeting:
• When: May 29th, 2026
• Check‑in: 6:00 PM
• Meeting: 7:30 PM
• Location: Aransas Pass Civic Center
Registration:
https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/2026-clayton-kloesel-memorial-fishing-tournament/registration/
Rules:
https://gcws.profishingtournaments.com/2026-clayton-kloesel-memorial-fishing-tournament/rules/
Entry Fee:
• $500 per team (includes Heavy Stringer, Heavy Red, Heavy Trout)
• $50 Mystery Fish side pot (entered at Captain’s Meeting)
• Late entries accepted until May 29 with $150 late fee
Team Size: Up to 4 anglers
First Cast: Announced at the Captain’s Meeting
🧡 How You Can Get Involved:
• Register to fish
• Attend the Captain’s Meeting
• Enter the Mystery Fish side pot
• Join the Calcutta
• Attend the banquet & awards
• Share this event to support the cause
Small actions make a big impact.
🙌 Sponsors:
Thank you to our incredible sponsors who make this event possible.
Sponsor spotlight posts coming soon!
💙 Why We Fish:
This tournament supports:
• Scholarships
• My Brother’s Keeper
• Fallen Linemen Foundation
• Families facing unexpected hardship
Your participation brings relief, stability, and hope to those who need it most.
🐟 Tournament Categories:
• Heavy Stringer
• Heavy Redfish
• Heavy Speckled Trout
• Mystery Fish
• Youth Division
Prizes awarded across all categories.
💛 In Memory of Clayton
We fish, gather, and give in honor of Captain Clayton Kloesel, whose legacy of kindness, dedication, and love for the water continues to bring this community together.
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Where is it happening?
Aransas Pass Civic Center, 700 W Wheeler Ave,Aransas Pass, Texas, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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