Chester County Bassmasters Open # 5
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 06:30 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Anchor Marina - Hi & Dry | North East, MD
Chester County Bass Masters Upper Bay Open # 5 Saturday, September 20th, 2025We are certified Tournaments for Contingency Money available from these 9 sponsors, see their websites for what is available for winning one of our Opens.
Power Pole - Captains Cash Contingency
Bass Cat Boats - Quest Cash Contingency
Caymas Boats - Caymas Cash
Ranger Boats - Ranger Cup Rewards
Nitro Boats - Nitro Rewards
Tracker Boats -Tracker Rewards
Triton Boats - Triton Gold Rewards
Skeeter Boats - Skeeter Real Money
Phoenix Boats - First Flight Cash
You must be signed up for each Companies Contingency Awards and follow their rules to claim the Cash.
Tournament Sponsors :
Bass University
Epic Erics Bass Lab
Bass Tech Sonar
Ace Hardware Eastern Shore
Dobyns Rods
Catch Commander
Simms Fishing
True Value Ocean Pines
Blitz Outdoors
Eastern Marine of Newark
Henlopen Bait & Tackle
Trailer Parts Superstore of Newark
Altrafix Sytems
Accu-Cull
Steak & Main - Northeast Md.
Jim Schmucker's Fiberglass Repair
Native Tungsten Weights
MRL Marine - New Castle, De.
Nichols Baits
Hayabusa Hooks
Reins Plastics
Cabela's
Harmony Fishing Tackle
Hershey Auto Museum
Vexan Fishing
Premier Marine - Middle River Md.
Paul's Plastering
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle
JB Jigz
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Entry fee: $100.00 per boat ( this includes the $10 Lunker )
Prize money: 80% payback
Registration : 5:00 - 6:30 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina)
Launch: First light ( 6:30 a.m. )
Lunker Pool :100% payback.
Pay 1 spot per 10 boats
Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per boat.
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$ 60.00 Side Option Pot.
Payout for the Option Pot.
1 - 10 boats - 1 spot paid 100 %
11 - 20 boats - 2 spots paid (60% / 40 % )
21 boats and over 3 spots paid ( 60 / 30 / 10 )
The Side Option Pot is strictly voluntary and does not figure into the regular winnings from the normal $
100.00 TX entry fee.
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Online payment and registration:Info can be found pinned at the top of this page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2pbEgSUrc3LeB495/
Cash Lunker
$ 100.00 - Susquehanna Fishing Tackle gift card to the 2nd Lunker
$ 75 - Accu Cull Motor Toter to 3rd Lunker
$ 50 - Hayabusa Hooks/Reins Plastics to the 4th Lunker
RULES:1 -
5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 12 inches ( short fish brought to scales will result in loss of fish plus 1 pound penalty)
2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish - does not reduce Lunker weight
3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait
4 - All 2025 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply
5 - All boats must be equipped with a factory installed operational aerated live well (10 gal min.)
6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available
7 - All boats must be inspected before launching
8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted
9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you are
disqualified. Late penalty is also applied to Lunker weight
10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification
11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats
12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited
13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins
14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final
15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in.
16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat
17 - Solo entries are allowed
18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.
19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and K*ll switch attached when boat is in gear.
20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.
21 - Off Limits :
Inside the diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks.
