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Fishing Contests

Below is a list of pending and approved fishing contest permits. To filter the number of permits listed, add search criteria by clicking on the magnifying glass icon. To sort results click on the column headings. To inquire about angler registration contact the listed sponsor directly.

Explanation of fishing contest permits issued under the updated Section 230 regulations governing fishing contest. More details are available on the Fishing Contests, Tournaments and Derbies web page.

  • Type A (Event Permit): contests targeting black bass with more than 60 anglers. No more than one Type A permit shall be issued for any water on the same day. Contests held under a Type A permit may not exceed three days in duration.
  • Type B (Annual): contests targeting black bass with 60 or fewer anglers. Contests may not exceed three days in duration; limit three Type B permits per date per water (previously unlimited).
  • Type C (Catch & Release): contests targeting black bass in which anglers do not retain fish for a centralized weigh-in. These contests require the angler to immediately release all live fish caught after recording weight or measurement. May exceed three days in duration and may be conducted on multiple water bodies concurrently. Does not limit the number of anglers.
  • Type D (Other): contests not targeting black bass. May exceed three days in duration and be conducted on multiple waters concurrently.

For questions, please contact tournaments@wildlife.ca.gov.

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New Melones Lake
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
SONORA BASS ANGLERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Pine Flat Lake
12/16/2023
12/16/2023
1
Annual
SIERRA BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
H. V. Eastman Lake
12/17/2023
12/17/2023
1
Event
SIERRA BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
McClure, Lake
12/17/2023
12/17/2023
1
Annual
FRESNO BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Delta (Contra Costa County)
12/10/2023
12/10/2023
1
Event
HOOK LINE AND SINKER
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Pine Flat Lake
12/10/2023
12/10/2023
1
Annual
KINGS VIII BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
New Melones Lake
12/16/2023
12/16/2023
1
Annual
FOLSOM BASS TEAM
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Clear Lake (Lake County)
12/16/2023
12/16/2023
1
Annual
WESTSIDE ANGLERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Perris Reservoir
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
POINT SEEKERS BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Camanche Reservoir
12/16/2023
12/16/2023
1
Annual
TRI VALLEY BASSMASTERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Tulloch Reservoir (Tuolumne County)
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
GILROY BASSMASTERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Camanche Reservoir
12/10/2023
12/10/2023
1
Annual
MODESTO AMBASSADORS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Puddingstone Reservoir
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
CALIFORNIA BASS CONTENDERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Shasta Lake
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
WESTSIDE ANGLERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
San Vicente Reservoir
12/16/2023
12/16/2023
1
Annual
TEMECULA VALLEY BASS ANGLERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Clear Lake (Lake County)
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
CLEARLAKE BASSMASTERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Shasta Lake
12/17/2023
12/17/2023
1
Annual
SHASTA CASCADE BASS ANGLERS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Delta (Contra Costa County)
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
DELTA BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Berryessa, Lake
12/16/2023
12/16/2023
1
Annual
CONTRA COSTA BASS CLUB
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Shasta Lake
12/17/2023
12/17/2023
1
Annual
Oroville Bassmasters
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
San Vicente Reservoir
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
Annual
THE BASS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Clear Lake (Lake County)
5/17/2024
5/19/2024
3
D
CLEARLAKE OAKS - GLENHAVEN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Approved
CATFISH
 
Lopez Lake
12/9/2023
12/9/2023
1
A
AMERICAN BASS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Shasta Lake
3/24/2024
3/24/2024
1
C
MAXXLIMIT OUTDOORS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Trinity Lake
8/18/2024
8/18/2024
1
C
MAXXLIMIT OUTDOORS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
New Melones Lake
2/17/2024
2/18/2024
2
A
ANGLERS PRESS OUTDOORS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
New Melones Lake
3/2/2024
3/2/2024
1
A
ANGLERS PRESS OUTDOORS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Don Pedro Reservoir
4/20/2024
4/20/2024
1
A
ANGLERS PRESS OUTDOORS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Nacimiento, Lake
1/6/2024
1/6/2024
1
A
AMERICAN BASS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Santa Margarita Lake
2/3/2024
2/3/2024
1
A
AMERICAN BASS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Santa Margarita Lake
3/9/2024
3/9/2024
1
A
AMERICAN BASS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Lopez Lake
4/13/2024
4/13/2024
1
A
AMERICAN BASS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
New Melones Lake
9/28/2024
9/29/2024
2
A
B.A.B.C.
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Nacimiento, Lake
2/17/2024
2/18/2024
2
A
CALIFORNIA BASS NATION
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
New Melones Lake
4/6/2024
4/7/2024
2
A
CALIFORNIA BASS NATION
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
McClure, Lake
1/27/2024
1/27/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Nacimiento, Lake
1/27/2024
1/27/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
McClure, Lake
2/10/2024
2/10/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Millerton Lake (Fresno County)
2/24/2024
2/24/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Nacimiento, Lake
2/24/2024
2/24/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
New Melones Lake
3/16/2024
3/16/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Santa Margarita Lake
3/16/2024
3/16/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
McClure, Lake
4/6/2024
4/6/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Don Pedro Reservoir
4/13/2024
4/13/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Lopez Lake
4/20/2024
4/20/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Don Pedro Reservoir
5/4/2024
5/4/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
McClure, Lake
5/11/2024
5/11/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
San Antonio Lake
5/18/2024
5/18/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
McClure, Lake
6/1/2024
6/1/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
Santa Margarita Lake
6/22/2024
6/22/2024
1
A
BEST BASS TOURNAMENTS
Approved
BLACK BASS
 
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