Opening Day Of Bass Season is the third Saturday in June,
so the first tournament is June 21, 2025.
Then Sunday mornings July & August
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & (30 Labor Day Weekend)
Fishing 6 am till 10 am
Weigh-in following fishing
$10 per person
2 fish per boat
2 fish total weight (weigh-in your 2 biggest fish), your biggest fish will be noted to also be considered for lunker
no live bait
must have a livewell
Payouts range from around $60 - $230, for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places, plus heaviest fish gets around $20 for lunker
register at the DeRuyter Lake General Store the morning of each tournament
store opens early at 5 am
catch and release
$8