Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club

Minimalist Challenge 2025
2025-02-01 06:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Leeville Public Launch, 24359 Old Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA, 70357, United States
REGISTRATION
**This event will be capped at 100 anglers**
Registration will be open through www.bayoucoast.com until 8:00PM Central Time, January 31, 2025.
FORMAT
Entry Fee: $35 per participant or entry via the SEASON PASS. There will also be 2 optional calcuttas for an additional $5 each.
The tournament will be a shotgun launch at the Leeville Public Launch. All anglers must be present for in-person weigh-in at the designated location and time to weigh their fish. Each angler will be provided with a bag of specific lures and tackle to use during the tournament. ONLY the lures and tackle provided may be used. POSSESSION of any other lures or fishing tackle will result in disqualification. Kayaks may be checked at the launch.
The following items are permitted, provided they are used as intended:

Super glue
Leader material
Speed clips or tactical clips (one at a time)

The following are NOT allowed under any circumstances:

Additional weights of any kind
Any type of scent or dyes
Floats or corks (except those explicitly provided)
Scavenged, found or repurposed items not provided, such as old corks or items found afloat

LOCATIONS, BOUNDARIES & TIMES
Captains Meeting
8:00 PM Thursday January 30, 2025 on Facebook Live.
Tackle Bag Pick Up Locations and Times

Friday (optional): Galliano Inn @ 7:00PM (18628 LA-3235, Galliano, LA 70354)
Saturday: Leeville Public Launch from 5:00AM – 5:45AM

Launch / Awards Ceremony Location
Leeville Public Launch (Theogene B. Melancon Boat Launch)
24359 Old Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Tournament Start Time
The official shotgun launch time is 6:00 AM. DO NOT leave prior to the shotgun launch horn/announcement. You may launch and stage in the immediate area of the launch to clear boat ramps but DO NOT venture forth and do not cast before shotgun launch. You may launch later than 6:00 AM. You must be present at 6:00 AM. REMINDER: Be courteous, DO NOT BLOCK LAUNCHES.
Tournament End Time
The scale opens at 2:30 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. See the WEIGH-IN section below for rules.
Boundaries
Anglers are required to launch from the Leeville Public Launch and are allowed to fish any waters they can access by kayak from this launch.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative weight is the winner. The highest total weight wins, regardless of the number of fish caught.
(For example: A heavier two-fish stringer wins over a lighter three-fish stringer.)
Fish Requirements

Redfish

Limit: 2
Minimum length: 18.00”
Maximum length: 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Speckled Trout

Limit: 5
Minimum length: 13.00”
Maximum limit: Only 2 Trout may exceed 20.00”

Flex Fish

Limit: 1
Species: Angler’s choice of Flounder, Sheepshead, or Black Drum

Flounder & Sheepshead: Minimum length 12.00”, no maximum length
Black Drum: Minimum length 16.00”, maximum length 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Optional Calcuttas (additional $5 entry each)

Mule Trout – Heaviest speckled trout
Stud Red – Heaviest redfish

WEIGH-IN
The Scale opens at 2:30 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. DO NOT BE LATE! You MUST physically appear WITH YOUR FISH and be in line to sign in NO LATER THAN 3:30:00 PM as per cell phone time of the appointed time keeper. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who signed in on time have had their catch weighed. Any fisherman in line to sign in at the weigh-in station before the 3:30:00 PM cut-off time on February 1, 2025 will be allowed to weigh their fish. At 3:30:01, any entrant not in line to sign-in will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch and will not qualify for any awards.
There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh in table.
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.
All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2024 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you get to the weigh-in.
Tie Breaker
In case of any tie, the earliest sign-in time will be the tie breaker.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The Awards Ceremony will take place at 3:30 PM at the Leeville Public Launch, following the closure of the scales. You must be present at the ceremony to place, but attendance is not required to qualify for the Championship. We will be cooking food and providing drinks for everyone to enjoy during the ceremony.
Payout, Awards and Championship Qualification

Payouts: We will pay out 10% of the field. One paid spot for every 10 anglers that register.
Awards: The top 5 finishers will receive plaques.
Championship Qualification: The top 20 finishers will qualify for the BCKFC Championship.
Entry Fee Allocation: $18 per entry is allocated to payouts. The remaining funds go towards food, fees, and the Championship.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION
The top 20 anglers on the leaderboard of Minimalist Challenge are eligible for qualification to the BCKFC Championship. To fully qualify, an angler must be a paid club member in good standing with BCKFC and have paid entry to at least two 2025 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the 2025 BCKFC Season Pass.
Points are awarded for Angler of the Year at each tournament with 1st receiving 300 points, 2nd receiving 299 points, 3rd receiving 298 points, and so on down the line. To receive points, an angler must weigh in at least a single legal fish and be a BCKFC member in good standing. The Angler of the Year points total represents the 4 qualifying tournaments plus the BCKFC Championship, less a drop of the worst placing tournament for each individual angler.
At the end of all 4 qualifying tournaments, at least the top 2 anglers in angler of the year points (who had not qualified on the podium) will gain entry to the championship via wildcard. If there are still less than 40 anglers qualified for the championship after the initial 2 wildcards are earned, up to 3 more wildcard places may be awarded to the next highest Angler of the Year points earners (who had not qualified on the podium) so that a minimum of 40 anglers qualify for the championship.
GENERAL RULES
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.
FISHING LICENSE
All anglers are required to have a valid Louisiana, Fresh and Salt water Fishing license.
KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.
MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs, homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or similar
WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18 feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC personnel.
WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use the golden rule.
PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged to report cheating.
CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy with regard to cheating.
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination. Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament, forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph examination.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND WEAR YOUR PFD!
COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours, unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.
PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.
RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc. Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.
FISH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any way.
IN-PERSON WEIGH-INS
For weigh in events, “Air drying” of fish or the tails of redfish is NOT allowed. All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in a proper container or bag. Salt may not be added to fish bags
Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned as per the weigh-master’s discretion. The largest fish will be determined by weight. In the event of a tie, the first contestant to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other contestant will be dropped to the next position.
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched tail. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2024 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the 25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.
DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones) during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.
WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.
REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason, an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.
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Spring Fish Out
2025-03-08 06:00 - 13:00 | Pips or Hopedale Marina, Hopedale Hwy, Louisiana, 70085
BCKFC Fish Outs
This year, we’re bringing the focus back to what makes kayak fishing truly special—fun, friendship, and the love of the sport. Fish Outs are FREE EVENTS all about enjoying time on the water with fellow anglers in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. No leaderboard, no trophies—just fishing, learning, and connecting with friends.
Spring Fish Out – Event Details
When: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Where:

Hopedale Marina, 7600 Hopedale Hwy, St Bernard, LA 70085
Pips Boat Launch, 29.81402, -89.64318
Lancaster’s Crossroads, 4515 LA-46, St Bernard, LA 70085 (Lunch)

Time: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What to Expect:

Arrive at 6:00 AM to gear up, launch your kayak, and spend the morning fishing alongside fellow anglers
Opportunities to improve (or show off) your fishing skills and knowledge of St. Bernard’s waters
Meet for lunch after at Lancaster’s

BCKFC Fish Out events are Free to attend but please RSVP to help us get an accurate headcount.
There are 12 anglers registered.Conrad SulzerBenjamin DayJay SchultheisMatthew ClaytonBasile SpezialeDebbie McdanielCedric McdanielJackJackBreck HotardBreck HotardRobert Burkhardt

Trout Challenge 2025
2025-03-22 06:00 - 15:00 | Lake Ponchatrain and St. Bernard Parish
REGISTRATION
Registration will be through the TourneyX Pro app: Tourney X Trout Challenge
2025 SEASON PASS HOLDERS REGISTRATION
If you do not already have an account on the TourneyX Pro app you will need to download the app and create one. Once you have an account, let us know you’re attending by messaging us in the Facebook 2025 Season Pass chat or by emailing us at info@bayoucoast.com.
FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Trout Challenge 2025 as a Catch, Photo, Submit (CPS) tournament through the TourneyX PRO app. Anglers can choose to fish Lake Pontchartrain or St. Bernard Parish. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. Calcuttas are optional additional entry. There is no requirement for anglers to “release” their fish back into the water. However, anglers are required to follow the strictest interpretation of Louisiana law regarding the keeping of fish as it relates to size and creel limit for all species.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative length is the winner. Number of fish submitted is irrelevant. In the event of a tie, the angler with the longest fish will place higher. If the first fish does not break the tie, the angler’s next largest fish will be used, and so on down their list of submissions. In the event that the anglers are still tied, then the angler who submitted their final fish first that is used in their stringer will win.
Fish Requirements

Speckled Trout
Limit: 5
Minimum length: 13.0″
Maximum limit: No Maximum

Optional Calcuttas (additional entry each)

Tie breakers for all calcuttas will be time of submission.

Mule Trout – Longest tournament legal speckled trout.

LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters of Lake Pontchartrain or St. Bernard Parish. All water reachable from legal launch locations are fishable. All launches (ramps and combat style) must be publicly accessible and non-private. Private launches are only allowed if they are closer than ½ mile from the nearest public launch location. Participants may only utilize those private launches where other anglers can readily access the same fishing grounds. Fishing behind gated areas of the marsh is not allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made that possibility known to all by posting appropriate information on our forums at least one week in advance.
TIMES
Launch and Lines In Time
Official launch and lines in time is 6:00 AM Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. You may launch your kayak prior to 6:00 AM and stage within the immediate area of the launch, but DO NOT travel forth or begin fishing UNTIL 6:00 AM.
Lines Out Time
Anglers must stop fishing at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. Photos taken after exactly 2:00:00 PM will be rejected.
Photo Submission Window
Anglers will have from 6:00 AM until 2:30 PM Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 to submit their photos.
AWARDS & CEREMONY
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 at 3:30 PM at No Wake Outfitters and will be streamed on Facebook Live. The TourneyX leaderboard will be turned off during the entirety of the day, we encourage everyone to come to the awards ceremony! You must be present to claim a prize (not including Championship Qualification/AOY points), unless previously discussed, and approved by the tournament director.
No Wake Outfitters
1926 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Payout, Awards and Championship Qualification

Payouts: We will pay out 10% of the field. One paid spot for every 10 anglers that register.
Awards: The top 5 finishers and 1st place Mule Trout will receive plaques.
Championship Qualification: The top 15 finishers will qualify for the BCKFC Championship.
Entry Fee Allocation: $18 per entry is allocated to payouts. The remaining funds go towards food, fees, and the Championship.

CPS TOURNAMENT RULES (CATCH, PHOTO, SUBMIT)

TourneyX PRO is the official app and tournament scoring method for Bayou Coast CPS Tournaments. It is available
for Apple iOS and Android operating system smartphones. Make sure to download the PRO version as it is the only one
that works for BCKFC tournaments. For more information on how to use the TourneyX PRO app you can visit TourneyX Help, or
TourneyX Youtube for video tutorials.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A three-digit tournament identifier code will be released in the TourneyX Pro the night before the tournament.
This identifier must be clearly visible in every photo (e.g., written on a card or on your hand).

Photos of fish must be submitted within the stated submission window for this tournament.

Pictures will only be accepted if they include original metadata which contains GPS coordinates. Bayou
Coast retains all metadata information which may be reviewed by a single designated tournament director in the
event of a valid location or time-based protest as spelled out later in the rules.

The fish must be on a tournament approved measuring device, the body centered between the rails, and
alive.

Caught fish must be photographed before your next cast. This means an angler must bring a caught fish into their
kayak and take a picture before they begin fishing again. A fish that the tournament directors suspect is dead due
to being out of the water too long may be rejected. Examples of issues that may result in a disqualified fish are
faded color, no slime coat, shriveled tail, etc.

Record all lengths in 0.25" increments. If the tail does not clearly reach a measurement line, round down to
the nearest quarter-inch.

For any species with a stated maximum length, the longest acceptable submission is 0.25" less than that
maximum. For example, if the maximum length is 30", the longest fish you may submit is 29.75". Any fish touching
or crossing the maximum length line will not be accepted.

You can submit as many fish as you would like. TourneyX will automatically cull them for you. However, you
can only submit one picture of each fish to be judged. In the event that a submitted fish picture is denied, you
can request that the judge review another picture(s) of the same fish. It is smart to take multiple pictures of
each fish before releasing to make sure you get a good one.

ALLOWED MEASURING BOARDS
These measuring boards must be clean, with all lines and numbers clearly visible so judges can accurately verify
your
submissions.

Ketch Boards. All models are accepted, except the hinged 48” model.

Check-It Stik Kayak Elite Series. This specific model only will be accepted.

YakAttack Leaderboard

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

The 3-digit tournament identifier code must be visible in the picture (written on a card or the back of your
hand).

The fish must be facing to the left with the tail to the right and the belly of the fish facing the angler.

The nose must be pressed up against the post of the measuring device. Please ensure that shadows do not obscure
the nose and post. If the judge cannot see that the nose is clearly up against the post, the angler will face a
0.5” length deduction.

If the tail is not obviously touching or crossing a measurement line, it will be rounded down to the next lower
quarter inch length.

There may be no lures or fish retaining tools in the fish’s mouth for the picture or the angler will face a
0.5” length reduction.

No other tools, devices, materials etc. may be touching or under the fish for any reason.

The mouth, eye, and edge of tail must be visible for the picture to be accepted, with the tail flat on the
measuring board. The angler is not allowed to place their hand or fingers under the gill plate of the fish.

The top lobe of the tail of your fish must be inside the boundaries of your board. If using a Check It-Stik,
the top lobe must be over the lines on the flat (bottom) portion of your board, and not over the slanted lip on
the sides. Judges will make their best attempt to score the length of the fish in relation to visible numbers
and lines which the tail clearly crosses.

The picture must be taken overhead and not at an extreme angle.

If the judge deems your picture to be inauthentic or otherwise too problematic to accept, it will be rejected.
Appeals may be made to the tournament directors as described below in the protests section. All submissions are
subject to final review by the tournament director. If the tournament director overrules the judge on a
submission, the angler will have the opportunity to submit another picture of the same fish or a replacement
fish before the standings are finalized.

FISH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

REDFISH
Anglers may not manipulate oversized redfish to appear shorter than the stated tournament maximum. Any
attempt, or suspicion of attempt, to do so will result is disqualification of the fish and potentially the
angler.

SPECKLED TROUT / FLOUNDER
The mouth must be entirely closed with the nose pressed firmly against the post of an angler’s measuring
board. If the mouth is open at all, a 0.5” length deduction will be taken.

POST TOURNAMENT DATA DELETION
Following completion of the tournament and awards ceremony, anglers may make a formal written request that their
entry is deleted from TourneyX. Doing so will delete all of the fish pictures, metadata, GPS, and statistics from
the angler’s TourneyX account. This means these pictures/metadata/GPS will no longer be accessible to anyone
including the angler or tournament directors. This is a permanent irreversible decision. Making this request will
not disqualify the angler from qualifying for awards in this tournament.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

The top 15 anglers on the leaderboard for Trout Challenge are eligible for qualification to the
2025 BCKFC Championship. To fully qualify, an angler must be a paid club member in good standing with BCKFC
and have paid entry to at least three 2025 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2025 BCKFC Season Pass.

At the end of all 5 qualifying tournaments, those who qualified through placement in a tournament along with those
who qualify via AOY standings and have met the minimum criteria to be eligible, will be invited to the Club
Championship at the end of the tournament season. Only 45 anglers will be invited.

AOY Points are awarded for Angler of the Year at each tournament, with 1st place receiving 300 points, 2nd receiving
299 points, 3rd receiving 298 points, and continuing downward accordingly. To receive AOY points, an angler must be
a BCKFC member in good standing. Anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive points based on their
finishing position. When applicable, anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in will receive 100 AOY points. The Angler of the Year points total represents the best five qualifying
tournaments plus the BCKFC Championship, with each angler’s 2 worst placing tournaments dropped from their total.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

April Fish Out
2025-04-12 06:00 - 13:00 | Grand Isle WLF Kayak Launch, 6XQW+9M, Grand Isle, Louisiana, 70358
BCKFC Fish Outs
Fish Outs are FREE EVENTS all about enjoying time on the water with fellow anglers in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. No leaderboard, no trophies—just fishing, learning, and connecting with friends.
April Fish Out – Event Details
When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Where:

WLF Kayak Launch, 6XQW+9M Grand Isle, Louisiana
Bridgeside Marina, 1618 LA-1, Grand Isle, LA 70358 (Lunch around 1:00pm – 2:00pm)

Time: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What to Expect:

Arrive at 6:00 AM to gear up, launch your kayak, and spend the morning fishing alongside fellow anglers
Opportunities to improve (or show off) your fishing skills and knowledge of Grand Isle’s waters
Meet for lunch after at Bridgeside Marina

BCKFC Fish Out events are Free to attend but please RSVP to help us get an accurate headcount.
There are 8 anglers registered.Rennie MoseleyBasileDawnAttendantJay SchultheisJackCarterBen

Paddlepalooza XXI
2025-04-26 | Bridge Side Marina, 1618 LA-1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358, United States
EVENT INFORMATION AND OFFICIAL RULES
SCHEDULE
Friday, March 28

Last day to register for guaranteed Paddlepalooza shirt
Last day for Performance Shirt and Additional Short Sleeve Orders

Monday, April 20

Registrations between April 20 and April 26 will incur an additional $10.00 late fee.

Friday, April 25

6:00pm – Dinner for Anglers and Captain’s Bag pickup
7:00pm – Captain’s Meeting
8:00pm – Tournament Registration Closes
8:00pm til’ – Hangout

Saturday, April 26

12:00am – Launch (anytime after midnight)
6:00am – Lines in (fishing begins)
3:00pm – Weigh in line opens at Bridgeside Marina
4:00pm – Weigh in line closes at Bridgeside Marina
5:00pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Awards followed by raffles
8:30pm til’ – Hangout

CAJUN SLAM CATEGORY
The contestant who weighs in the heaviest Cajun Slam stringer wins. A FULL THREE FISH CAJUN SLAM STRINGER WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER TWO FISH STRINGER WHICH WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER ONE FISH STRINGER.
10 percent of the field will be paid out in the slam division
A cajun slam is:
One redfish that must be 18” or longer and UNDER 26”
One speckled trout that must be 13” or longer AND
One flounder that must be 11” or longer
The length requirements above must be met AT THE TIME OF WEIGH IN. Full three fish slams supersede any
two fish slams for placement and awards. There will be no culling at the weigh in table. You should have your
fish culled before getting to the weigh in table.
SINGLE FISH DIVISIONS AND PRIZES:
Single fish division prizes will be awarded for heaviest overall weight for each species. Prizes will be
determined and announced prior to tournament. The minimum prize value for any prize is $50.
STUD RED: Heaviest redfish that is 18″ or longer AND that is LESS than 26″ long. 1st- 5th place will be
awarded.
MULE TROUT: Heaviest speckled trout that is 13″ or longer. 1st- 5th place will be awarded.
SADDLE FLOUNDER: Heaviest flounder that is 11″ or longer. 1st- 5th place will be awarded.
LEOPARD RED: Redfish with the most spots. 1st- 5th place will be awarded. NOTE: If any part of the black
inner spots is touching then it is counted as a single spot. There must be a break between the black portions
for spots to be counted as individual spots.
NOTE: Contestants will be allowed to win only one category (exception for Ladies and Senior Divisions as
noted below). The weigh-in team, utilizing our computer software, will determine if your submission will
place better in the slam division, a single fish division, or in the leopard red division. An individual angler can
submit up to 4 fish – one of each species to enter the slam category and an additional redfish to enter the
leopard red category. If an angler’s heaviest redfish is also a multi-spotted redfish, that redfish can be used as
best benefits the angler to put him/her in a position to win the biggest single prize for which he/she might
be eligible.
OTHER CATEGORIES:
SENIOR CAJUN SLAM BONUS: The angler who is 60 years of age or older (on the day of the tournament) who
catches the heaviest Cajun Slam wins a bonus prize. This angler also remains eligible to place in any of the
regular categories listed above.
LADIES CAJUN SLAM BONUS: The female angler who catches the heaviest Cajun Slam wins a bonus prize. She
also remains eligible to place in any of the regular categories listed above.
*FREE KID’S CAJUN SLAM DIVISION: Junior anglers can participate in the Jr. Angler Division for free. An adult
who is a paid participant must accompany them. The same rules as our regular Cajun Slam Division apply.
Kids age 16 and under who have elected to pay and register to fish the general Cajun Slam will compete at
the adult level and will not be eligible to fish the Jr. Angler Division. Kids fishing the Jr. Angler Division are
permitted to ride and fish in a kayak with another angler, however any fish caught must be kept separate or
clearly and plainly marked so as to make them readily distinguishable from the other anglers catch. Simply
put, do not store all the fish in the same ice chest or ice bag unless they are placed on separate stringers or
otherwise marked so that each angler can clearly identify his/her catch. Use of different colored zip-ties is a
popular method of marking fish.
PAYOUTS / PRIZES:
CAJUN SLAM TOURNAMENT PAYOUT: Prizes may include kayak, gift cards, or cash. $20 of each entry fee will
be paid out to the cash prizes. The remainder of each fee pays for expenses related to hosting the event
(Dinner for Friday and Saturday, Tournament Shirts, Table and Chair Rentals, etc.) Thanks to our AMAZING
sponsors, payouts will be a minimum 100% value payback of entry fees.
*** Any late registered entry fees collected after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2025 will not be entered
into the tournament payouts and will be deposited into the club’s general fund. Late entries will also be
subject to an additional $10.00 late fee. ***
CAJUN SLAM CATERGORY PRIZES:
1st Place Cajun Slam – TBD
2nd Place Cajun Slam – TBD
3rd Place Cajun Slam – TBD
Remaining Cajun Slam Places (Total 10% of registered anglers) – Cash and prize payouts based on entry fees.
**Minimum value of any prize is $50.
SINGLE FISH CATEGORY PRIZES: Stud Red, Mule Trout, Saddle Flounder, and Leopard Red prizes will be
determined prior to the tournament weigh in. (Cash or prize)
SENIOR SLAM PRIZE: $50 monetary value (cash or prize)
LADIES SLAM PRIZE: $50 monetary value (cash or prize)
KID’S DIVISION SLAM PRIZE: $50 monetary value (cash or prize)
RAFFLE
Our highly esteemed raffle is returning with LOTS of great stuff to be won! We’re VERY fortunate to have
AWESOME sponsors and the raffle table is ALWAYS filled with great prizes. Raffle tickets can be purchased for
$5.00 each and will be sold online. Must either be present or designate someone to claim your prize.
REGISTRATION AND CAPTAINS MEETING
Each contestant should register and pay BEFORE 11:59 PM on
Sunday, April 19, 2025. Late registrations will be accepted until the Captain’s Meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025.
There will be a $10 late fee for any registrations received after Sunday April 19th. The Captain’s Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm Friday, April 25, 2025 at Bridgeside Marina, Grand Isle, Louisiana. Attendance at the Captain’s Meeting is optional. At the meeting, we will go over the rules, boundaries, restrictions, and whatever concerns we feel should be addressed. You will also be able to pick up your Captain’s Bag that night.
ENTRY FEES
$85 per person for the first 2 members of your immediate family. Each additional dependent
can register for the discounted rate of $30 per person. A “dependent” for these purposes includes only those
persons that you will claim as dependents on your tax filings for 2025. Please do not abuse this rule. EARLY
entry fees include a tournament shirt as well as meals Friday and Saturday. Those who register late will NOT
be guaranteed a shirt but we will TRY to accommodate you. Additionally, you can become a BCKFC member
for $25 a year per person, or $40 per family household. Please specify size of shirt at the time of registration.
LEGAL FISHING TIME / BOUNDARIES
You may launch at any time but you must not make your first cast until
6:00 AM. You may fish any accessible waters on the LA1 corridor. You may not fish gated areas that other
anglers cannot access. You may launch from a private camp, etc… as long as other anglers can launch nearby
(Within .5 miles of public launch) and reasonably access and fish the same area.
SIGN IN / WEIGH IN
Weigh-in will be held from 3:00:00 PM until 4:00:00 PM on April 26, 2025 at Bridgeside
Marina in Grand Isle, Louisiana. DO NOT BE LATE! You MUST physically appear WITH YOUR FISH and be in
line to sign in NO LATER THAN 4:00:00 PM as per cell phone time of the appointed time keeper. Proxy sign-
ins are not allowed. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who signed in on time have had their catch
weighed. Any fisherman in line to sign in at the weigh-in station before the 4:00:00 PM cut-off time on April
26, 2025 will be allowed to weigh their fish. At 4:00:01, any entrant not in line to sign-in will be considered
late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch and will not qualify for any awards. REMINDER: In case of
any tie, the earliest sign-in time will be the tie breaker. The sign in / weigh in station will be operational
starting at 3:00p.m. Sign-in closes promptly at 4:00p.m. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who
signed in on time have had their catch weighed. Any fishermen in line to sign in at the weigh-in station by
the 4p.m. cutoff time on April 26, 2025 will be allowed to weigh their fish. There will be no exceptions to
this rule. Anglers are strongly urged not to wait until the last minute to sign-in for the weigh-in.
GENERAL RULES
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible
to participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that
they are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree
to assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to
indemnify and hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all
claims, liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.
FISHING LICENSE: All anglers are required to have a valid Louisiana, Fresh and Salt water Fishing license.
KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS:

Watercraft propulsion is open to paddle, pedal, pole, and motors.
Vessel that the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including inflatable kayaks and modular kayaks,
stand-up paddle boards (SUP) and canoes. NO soloskiffs or vessels marketed at skiffs allowed.
No “homemade” kayaks, sailboats, johnboats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes,
inflatable rafts or rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull
watercraft or similar.
The use of a manual or motorized anchor system is permitted.
Mother shipping, tethering, holding or any transportation coordination with a non-competitor is strictly
prohibited.
Contestants are allowed to wade fish or fish off the bank but ONLY as long as the angler remains within 100’
of their LAUNCHED paddle craft. Launched means your kayak is partly in fishable water, not a parking lot
puddle.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY:

Electric Motor Propelled kayaks must meet the following requirements to be approved:
Electric motor must be attached to the kayak in a safe manner for operation.
An electric motor used to propel a watercraft may not exceed the lesser of (a.)3 HP, or (b.) 155 foot-pound
thrust
Competitors must comply with all boating regulations pertaining to motorized kayak/electric-propulsion
watercraft registration, use, and operating restrictions for the designated fishing area.
No more than one electric motor may be attached to a kayak regardless of combined
horsepower/thrust/power rating.
Motors with dual props operated by a single power source are permissible as long as the unit is
manufactured and sold as a single unit.
Vessel must be 9’ minimum and shorter than 18’.
Vessel that the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including inflatable kayaks and modular kayaks,
Standup paddleboards (SUP) and Canoes. NO soloskiffs or vessels marketed at skiffs allowed.
Other watercraft specifically approved as exceptions in advance of competition by the BCKFC Board
Catamaran style personal fishing vessels complying with all other regulations will be eligible.
No “Homemade” Kayaks, Sailboats, Jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes,
inflatable rafts, or rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull
watercraft, or similar.
Mothershipping, tethering/holding, or any transportation coordination with non-competitors is strictly
prohibited.
By officially entering, contestants agree to submit their kayak to an inspection by BCKFC personnel.

PRIVATE LAUNCHES & PRIVATE FISHING AREAS: Anglers must launch from publicly accessible launch
locations. There is an exception that an angler may launch from private property as long as it is not further
than ½ mile from the nearest publicly accessible launch location. Combat launches are allowed so long as all
anglers have the legal right to launch from that location. Fishing behind gated areas of the marsh is not
allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made
that possibility known to all by posting appropriate information on our forums at least one week in advance.
WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT: Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by
encroachment, or noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in
place. If you come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would
like you to cross at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close.
Respect others and use the golden rule.
PROTESTS: All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct message from social
media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament director is the
final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged to report cheating.
CHEATING/FOUL PLAY: All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance
policy with regard to cheating.
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION: All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be
required from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph
examination. Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from
the tournament, forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou
Coast events. No refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a
polygraph examination.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE: A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue
are part of the entry form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while
participating in event activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous
things. You must agree to the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked
below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND WEAR YOUR PFD!
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders / fish finders are allowed.
COMMUNICATION: No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-
registered anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.
PFD REQUIREMENT: You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your watercraft
during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of clothing. Failure
to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the tournament.
Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any specific
incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or adjusting
clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.
RULE CHANGES: Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou Coast
Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do your part
in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc. Keep it
simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.
LEGAL TACKLE / BAIT: Artificial, live, and dead bait are allowed. Scent infused baits such as Gulp, etc… are
legal. Scented dips, dyes and sprays such as Bang attractant, Pro-Cure, Dip-n-Glo, etc… are legal. Chum is not
allowed. All fish must be caught in a sporting manner using a rod and reel setup. Trolling, and the use of up
to 2 setups at a time is allowed. Trot lines, jug lines, traps, etc. are not allowed.
LEGAL FISH: Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another participant. You
may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own catch. A
parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in CPS
events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any way.
Culling of dead fish while on the water is not allowed. Current Louisiana law only allows anglers to possess
two speckled trout over 20.00”.
PRESERVATION of FISH: For weigh in events, “Air drying” of fish or the tails of redfish is NOT allowed. All
parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not
iced in a proper container or bag.
Salt may not be added to fish bags.
Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not to distract these volunteers
while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned as per the weigh-
master’s discretion. The largest fish will be determined by weight. In the event of a tie, the first contestant to
have signed in will be considered the winner while the other contestant will be dropped to the next position.
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched tail. Tails of trout and
flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length as per the instructions found in the Louisiana
Fishing Regulations, 2025 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be pinched using the standardized tool
attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the 25.5” line to pinch the tail
of larger redfish.
DRONE/UAS USAGE: Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means that may be viewed as
benefiting/advancing their fishing.
WEATHER: Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water conditions. The
decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament Director. A 4-hour
period shall constitute a day of fishing.
REFUND POLICY: There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason, an
announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

RAFFLE TICKETS DISCOUNTS

Discounts applied in cart. Must be present to claim a prize or designate someone to claim your prize for you.

1 for $5
7 for $30
12 for $50
25 for $100

EXTRA SHIRTS
Tournament Entries purchased before March 28th 2025 are guaranteed a T-Shirt. Up until March 28th 2025, extra T-Shirts and Performance Shirts are available in our store. Shirts must be picked up at the tournament.

Dawn til Dusk 2025
2025-05-24 05:00 - 21:00 | Louisiana Statewide, Louisiana
REGISTRATION
Registration details and tickets coming soon…
FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Dawn til Dusk 2025 as a Louisiana statewide Catch, Photo, Submit (CPS) tournament through the TourneyX PRO app. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. There is no requirement for anglers to “release” their fish back into the water. However, anglers are required to follow the strictest interpretation of Louisiana law regarding the keeping of fish as it relates to size and creel limit for all species.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative length is the winner. Number of fish submitted is irrelevant. In the event of a tie, the angler with the longest fish will place higher. If the first fish does not break the tie, the angler’s next largest fish will be used, and so on down their list of submissions. In the event that the anglers are still tied, then the angler who submitted their final fish first that is used in their stringer will win.
Fish Requirements

Redfish
Limit: 2
Minimum length: No minimum
Maximum length: 30”, maximum recordable length 29.75″ (Tail CANNOT touch or cross the 30” line)

Speckled Trout
Limit: 5
Minimum length: No minimum
Maximum limit: No Maximum

Optional Calcuttas (additional entry each)
Calcutta prizes will be awarded for two separate time blocks:

Dawn: 5:00 AM – 12:59 PM
Dusk: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Each block awards the longest tournament-legal fish submitted during that time. In the event of a tie, the earliest submission wins.
Dawn/Dusk Mule Trout: Longest legal speckled trout
Dawn/Dusk Stud Red: Longest legal redfish
LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters in Louisiana. All water reachable from the legal launch locations are fishable. All launches (ramps and combat style) must be publicly accessible and non-private. Private launches are only allowed if they are closer than ½ mile from the nearest public launch location. Participants may only utilize those private launches where other anglers can readily access the same fishing grounds. Fishing behind gated areas of the marsh is not allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made that possibility known to all by posting appropriate information on our forums at least one week in advance.
TIMES
Tournament Identifier
The three digit tournament identifier will be released on the TourneyX Pro app at 8:00 PM Central Time on Friday May 23, 2025.
Launch
Anglers may launch any time after 12:00 AM Saturday, May 24th, 2025. You may put your kayak in the water any time after 12:00 AM and pedal/paddle to your preferred fishing location, but DO NOT BEGIN FISHING UNTIL the official lines in time.
Lines In
Anglers may begin fishing at 5:00 AM Saturday, May 24th, 2025.
Lines Out
Anglers must stop fishing at 9:00 PM Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Photos taken after exactly 9:00:00 PM will be rejected.
Photo Submission Window
Anglers will have from 5:00 AM until 9:30 PM Saturday, May 24th, 2025 to submit their photos.
AWARDS & CEREMONY
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 25th, 2025 at 6:00 PM and will be streamed on Facebook Live. The TourneyX leaderboard will be turned off until awards are finalized and announced.
Payout, Awards and Championship Qualification

Payouts: We will pay out 10% of the field. One paid spot for every 10 anglers that register.
Awards: The top 5 finishers will receive plaques.
Championship Qualification: The top 15 finishers will qualify for the BCKFC Championship.
Entry Fee Allocation: $18 per entry is allocated to payouts. The remaining funds go towards food, fees, and the Championship.

CPS TOURNAMENT RULES (CATCH, PHOTO, SUBMIT)

TourneyX PRO is the official app and tournament scoring method for Bayou Coast CPS Tournaments. It is available
for Apple iOS and Android operating system smartphones. Make sure to download the PRO version as it is the only one
that works for BCKFC tournaments. For more information on how to use the TourneyX PRO app you can visit TourneyX Help, or
TourneyX Youtube for video tutorials.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A three-digit tournament identifier code will be released in the TourneyX Pro the night before the tournament.
This identifier must be clearly visible in every photo (e.g., written on a card or on your hand).

Photos of fish must be submitted within the stated submission window for this tournament.

Pictures will only be accepted if they include original metadata which contains GPS coordinates. Bayou
Coast retains all metadata information which may be reviewed by a single designated tournament director in the
event of a valid location or time-based protest as spelled out later in the rules.

The fish must be on a tournament approved measuring device, the body centered between the rails, and
alive.

Caught fish must be photographed before your next cast. This means an angler must bring a caught fish into their
kayak and take a picture before they begin fishing again. A fish that the tournament directors suspect is dead due
to being out of the water too long may be rejected. Examples of issues that may result in a disqualified fish are
faded color, no slime coat, shriveled tail, etc.

Record all lengths in 0.25" increments. If the tail does not clearly reach a measurement line, round down to
the nearest quarter-inch.

For any species with a stated maximum length, the longest acceptable submission is 0.25" less than that
maximum. For example, if the maximum length is 30", the longest fish you may submit is 29.75". Any fish touching
or crossing the maximum length line will not be accepted.

You can submit as many fish as you would like. TourneyX will automatically cull them for you. However, you
can only submit one picture of each fish to be judged. In the event that a submitted fish picture is denied, you
can request that the judge review another picture(s) of the same fish. It is smart to take multiple pictures of
each fish before releasing to make sure you get a good one.

ALLOWED MEASURING BOARDS
These measuring boards must be clean, with all lines and numbers clearly visible so judges can accurately verify
your
submissions.

Ketch Boards. All models are accepted, except the hinged 48” model.

Check-It Stik Kayak Elite Series. This specific model only will be accepted.

YakAttack Leaderboard

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

The 3-digit tournament identifier code must be visible in the picture (written on a card or the back of your
hand).

The fish must be facing to the left with the tail to the right and the belly of the fish facing the angler.

The nose must be pressed up against the post of the measuring device. Please ensure that shadows do not obscure
the nose and post. If the judge cannot see that the nose is clearly up against the post, the angler will face a
0.5” length deduction.

If the tail is not obviously touching or crossing a measurement line, it will be rounded down to the next lower
quarter inch length.

There may be no lures or fish retaining tools in the fish’s mouth for the picture or the angler will face a
0.5” length reduction.

No other tools, devices, materials etc. may be touching or under the fish for any reason.

The mouth, eye, and edge of tail must be visible for the picture to be accepted, with the tail flat on the
measuring board. The angler is not allowed to place their hand or fingers under the gill plate of the fish.

The top lobe of the tail of your fish must be inside the boundaries of your board. If using a Check It-Stik,
the top lobe must be over the lines on the flat (bottom) portion of your board, and not over the slanted lip on
the sides. Judges will make their best attempt to score the length of the fish in relation to visible numbers
and lines which the tail clearly crosses.

The picture must be taken overhead and not at an extreme angle.

If the judge deems your picture to be inauthentic or otherwise too problematic to accept, it will be rejected.
Appeals may be made to the tournament directors as described below in the protests section. All submissions are
subject to final review by the tournament director. If the tournament director overrules the judge on a
submission, the angler will have the opportunity to submit another picture of the same fish or a replacement
fish before the standings are finalized.

FISH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

REDFISH
Anglers may not manipulate oversized redfish to appear shorter than the stated tournament maximum. Any
attempt, or suspicion of attempt, to do so will result is disqualification of the fish and potentially the
angler.

SPECKLED TROUT / FLOUNDER
The mouth must be entirely closed with the nose pressed firmly against the post of an angler’s measuring
board. If the mouth is open at all, a 0.5” length deduction will be taken.

POST TOURNAMENT DATA DELETION
Following completion of the tournament and awards ceremony, anglers may make a formal written request that their
entry is deleted from TourneyX. Doing so will delete all of the fish pictures, metadata, GPS, and statistics from
the angler’s TourneyX account. This means these pictures/metadata/GPS will no longer be accessible to anyone
including the angler or tournament directors. This is a permanent irreversible decision. Making this request will
not disqualify the angler from qualifying for awards in this tournament.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

The top 15 anglers on the leaderboard for Dawn til Dusk are eligible for qualification to the
2025 BCKFC Championship. To fully qualify, an angler must be a paid club member in good standing with BCKFC
and have paid entry to at least three 2025 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2025 BCKFC Season Pass.

At the end of all 5 qualifying tournaments, those who qualified through placement in a tournament along with those
who qualify via AOY standings and have met the minimum criteria to be eligible, will be invited to the Club
Championship at the end of the tournament season. Only 45 anglers will be invited.

AOY Points are awarded for Angler of the Year at each tournament, with 1st place receiving 300 points, 2nd receiving
299 points, 3rd receiving 298 points, and continuing downward accordingly. To receive AOY points, an angler must be
a BCKFC member in good standing. Anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive points based on their
finishing position. When applicable, anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in will receive 100 AOY points. The Angler of the Year points total represents the best five qualifying
tournaments plus the BCKFC Championship, with each angler’s 2 worst placing tournaments dropped from their total.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Magnolia Summer Slam 2025
2025-06-28 05:00 - 14:00 | Everything Kayak, 15240 Creosote Rd, Gulfport, MS, 39503, United States
Magnolia Summer Slam
EVENT INFORMATION AND OFFICIAL RULES
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 2025
7:00pm – Captain’s Meeting (Facebook Live)
8:00pm – Tournament Registration Closes
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 2025
12:00am – Launch (anytime after midnight)
5:00am – Lines in (fishing begins)
2:00pm – WEIGH IN line opens at Everything Kayak, 15240 Creosote Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, United States
3:00pm – Weigh in line closes at Everything Kayak
4:00pm – Awards
CAJUN SLAM CATEGORY
The contestant who weighs in the heaviest Cajun Slam stringer wins. A FULL THREE FISH CAJUN SLAM STRINGER WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER TWO FISH STRINGER WHICH WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER ONE FISH STRINGER. A cajun slam is: One redfish that must be 18” or longer and UNDER 27” One speckled trout that must be 15” or longer and Under 22″ One flounder that must be 12” or longer The length requirements above must be met AT THE TIME OF WEIGH IN. Full three fish slams supersede any two fish slams for placement and awards. There will be no culling at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh in table.
SINGLE FISH DIVISIONS AND PRIZES
Single fish division prizes will be awarded for heaviest overall weight for each species.
STUD RED: Heaviest redfish that is 18″ or longer AND that is LESS than 27″ long. 1st place will be awarded.
MULE TROUT: Heaviest speckled trout that is 15″ And is LESS than 22″ Long. 1st place will be awarded.
SADDLE FLOUNDER: Heaviest flounder that is 12″ or longer. 1st place will be awarded.
LEOPARD RED: Redfish with the most spots. 1st place will be awarded. NOTE: If any part of the black inner spots is touching then it is counted as a single spot. There must be a break between the black portions for spots to be counted as individual spots.
NOTE: An individual angler can submit up to 4 fish – one of each species to enter the slam category and an additional redfish to enter the leopard red category. If an angler’s heaviest redfish is also a multi-spotted redfish, that redfish can be used as best benefits the angler to put him/her in a position to win the biggest single prize for which he/she might be eligible.
PAYOUTS / PRIZES: CAJUN SLAM TOURNAMENT PAYOUT:
CAJUN SLAM CATERGORY PRIZES: 1st Place Cajun Slam – TBD 2nd Place Cajun Slam – TBD 3rd Place Cajun Slam – TBD Remaining Cajun Slam Places – Cash and prize payouts based on entry fees. **Minimum value of any prize is $50. 10% of the field paid, rounding down to the nearest ten. Example: 59 people pays 5 places. 60 people, pays 6 places.
SINGLE FISH CATEGORY PRIZES: Stud Red, Mule Trout, Saddle Flounder, and Leopard Red prizes will be determined prior to the tournament weigh in. (Cash or prize)
ENTRY FEES: $75 per person
LEGAL FISHING TIME / BOUNDARIES
You may launch at any time after midnight but you must not make your first cast until 5:00 AM. You may fish any accessible waters in the state of Mississippi. You may not fish gated areas that other anglers cannot access. You may launch from a private camp, etc… as long as other anglers can launch nearby (Within .5 miles of public launch) and reasonably access and fish the same area.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
SIGN IN / WEIGH IN
Weigh-in will be held from 2:00:00 PM until 3:00:00 PM on June 28th, 2025 at Everything Kayak in Gulf Port, Mississippi. DO NOT BE LATE! You MUST physically appear WITH YOUR FISH and be in line to sign in NO LATER THAN 3:00:00 PM as per cell phone time of the appointed time keeper. Proxy sign- ins are not allowed. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who signed in on time have had their catch weighed. Any fisherman in line to sign in at the weigh-in station before the 3:00:00 PM cut-off time on June 28th, 2025 will be allowed to weigh their fish. At 3:00:01, any entrant not in line to sign-in will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch and will not qualify for any awards. REMINDER: In case of any tie, the earliest sign-in time will be the tie breaker. The sign in / weigh in station will be operational starting at 3:00p.m. Sign-in closes promptly at 3:00p.m. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who signed in on time have had their catch weighed. Any fishermen in line to sign in at the weigh-in station by the 3p.m. cutoff time on June 28th, 2025 will be allowed to weigh their fish. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Anglers are strongly urged not to wait until the last minute to sign-in for the weigh-in.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Redfish Rumble 2025: The Battle of Bully Camp
2025-09-13 06:00 - 15:30 | PAC Kayak Rentals, 179 Paw Paw Ct., Montegut, LA, 70377, United States
REGISTRATION
Registration will be open through www.bayoucoast.com until 8:00PM Central Time, September 12, 2025.

FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Redfish Rumble 2025 as a live weigh-in tournament. Anglers can choose to launch from PAC Kayak Marina or Bason’s. Heaviest bag of 2 redfish wins. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. Calcuttas are optional/additional entry.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative weight is the winner. The highest total weight wins, regardless of the number of fish caught. (For example: A heavier two-fish stringer wins over a lighter three-fish stringer.)
Fish Requirements

Redfish

Limit: 2
Minimum length: 18.00”
Maximum length: 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Optional Calcuttas (additional $5 entry each)

Stud Red – Heaviest redfish

LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters after launching from PAC Kayak Marina or Bason’s. All water reachable from legal launch locations is fishable.
PAC Kayak Marina: 179 Paw Paw Ct, Montegut, LA 70377
Bason’s: 363 W 107th St, Cut Off, LA 70345
Weigh In: PAC Kayak Marina
TIMES
Launch and Lines In Time
Anglers may launch any time after midnight and lines in time is 6:00 AM Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Anglers must launch from either PAC Kayak Marina or Bason’s.
Tournament End Time
Weigh in will take place at PAC Kayak Marina. The scale opens at 3:00 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. Anglers must arrive and be in line before the scale closes. See the WEIGH-IN section below for rules.

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 3:00 PM
Scale Closes: 3:30 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 3:30 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 3:30 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

The top 15 anglers on the leaderboard for Redfish Rumble are eligible for qualification to the
2025 BCKFC Championship. To fully qualify, an angler must be a paid club member in good standing with BCKFC
and have paid entry to at least three 2025 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2025 BCKFC Season Pass.

At the end of all 5 qualifying tournaments, those who qualified through placement in a tournament along with those
who qualify via AOY standings and have met the minimum criteria to be eligible, will be invited to the Club
Championship at the end of the tournament season. Only 45 anglers will be invited.

AOY Points are awarded for Angler of the Year at each tournament, with 1st place receiving 300 points, 2nd receiving
299 points, 3rd receiving 298 points, and continuing downward accordingly. To receive AOY points, an angler must be
a BCKFC member in good standing. Anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive points based on their
finishing position. When applicable, anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in will receive 100 AOY points. The Angler of the Year points total represents the best five qualifying
tournaments plus the BCKFC Championship, with each angler’s 2 worst placing tournaments dropped from their total.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

BCKFC Championship 2025
2025-10-04 06:00 - 15:30 | CoCo Marina, 106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA, 70344, United States
REGISTRATION
Limited only to those anglers who have qualified for the Championship Tournament
Registration will be open through the club website until 8:00 PM Central Time, Oct 3rd, 2025.
FORMAT
The tournament will be a shotgun launch at CoCo Marina. Anglers are allowed to fish any waters they can access by kayak from this launch. All anglers must be present for the in-person weigh-in at the designated location and time to weigh their fish.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee is $75 per participant. This includes:

Your individual tournament entry
Automatic entry into all four $5 calcuttas
A coveted BCKFC Championship t-shirt
A portion of each entry will also go toward plaques for winners and other event expenses..

PAYOUTS
Payouts TBD and will be based on attendance.
PRE-FISHING BAN
A fishing ban will be in effect from September 22, 2025 through midnight on October 2, 2025. This ban applies to all waters within a 10-mile radius of CoCo Marina, regardless of your launch location, and includes scouting the area by boat or kayak—even if you are not actively fishing.
Anglers may begin pre-fishing at 12:01 a.m. on October 3, 2025, the day before the tournament. We strongly encourage catch and release during pre-fishing, especially for redfish.
Anyone caught pre-fishing during the ban period will be immediately disqualified from the Championship Tournament.
LOCATIONS, BOUNDARIES & TIMES
Tournament Start Time
The official shotgun launch time is 6:00 AM. DO NOT leave prior to the shotgun launch
horn/announcement. You may launch and stage in the immediate area of the launch to clear boat ramps
but DO NOT venture forth and do not cast before shotgun launch. You may launch later than 6:00 AM.
You must be present at 6:00 AM. REMINDER: Be courteous, DO NOT BLOCK LAUNCHES.
Tournament End Time
The scale opens at 3:00 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. See the WEIGH-IN section below for rules.
Boundaries
Anglers are required to launch from CoCo Marina and are allowed to fish any waters they can access by kayak from this launch.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative weight is the winner. The highest total weight wins, regardless of the number of fish caught.
(For example: A heavier two-fish stringer wins over a lighter three-fish stringer.)
Fish Requirements

Redfish

Limit: 2
Minimum length: 18.00”
Maximum length: 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Speckled Trout

Limit: 3
Minimum length: 13.00”
Maximum limit: Only 2 Trout may exceed 20.00”

Flounder

Limit: 1
Minimum length: 11.00”

Calcuttas (Included in entry. $5 per category from each entry fee.)

Mule Trout – Heaviest speckled trout
Stud Red -Heaviest redfish
Saddle Flounder – Heaviest flounder
Leopard Red – Redfish with the most spots

AWARDS & CEREMONY
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday Ocobter 4th, 2024 at 4 p.m. The award ceremony
location will be announced and the award ceremony will be streamed on Facebook Live.

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 3:00 PM
Scale Closes: 3:30 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 3:30 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 3:30 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Fall n Tide XX
2025-12-06 | Delta Marina, 317 Rosemarie Dr., Buras, LA, 70041, United States
EVENT INFORMATION & OFFICIAL RULES
It’s that time again! Fall n Tide 2025 is back at Delta Marina in Empire, LA. Don’t miss a weekend of great fishing, good food, and big prizes.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY
ENTRY FEE: $85 ($95 after Friday, November 28, 2025)
Registration will be open online until 8:00pm Friday, December 5, 2025. Anglers should register and pay BEFORE 11:59pm on November 28, 2025. Starting on November 29, 2025 there will be a $10 late fee added to registrations.
We will be hosting a White Elephant gift exchange following Friday’s Captain’s Meeting. If you wish to participate, bring a wrapped gift valued at $25-$30. Gifts should be family friendly.
***Because we have to order shirts well in advance, you must register before Sunday, October 26, 2025 for a guaranteed t-shirt.***
SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 26, 2025

Last day to register for guaranteed Fall n Tide shirt
Last day for Additional Short Sleeve Orders

Friday, November 28, 2025

Last day to register without a late fee. Registrations between November 29 and December 5 will incur an additional $10.00 late fee.

Friday, December 5, 2025

6:00 PM – Dinner for Anglers & Captain’s Bag pickup
7:00 PM – Captain’s Meeting: Followed by a White Elephant Gift Exchange
8:00 PM – Tournament Registration Closes
8:00 PM til’ – Hangout

Saturday, December 6, 2025

12:00 AM – Launch (anytime after midnight)
6:00 AM – Lines in (fishing begins)
3:00 PM – Weigh in line opens at Delta Marina
4:00 PM – Weigh in line closes at Delta Marina
5:00 PM – Dinner
5:30 PM – Polygraphs for projected winners (must be present at Delta Marina)
6:30 PM – Awards followed by raffles
8:30 PM til’ – Hangout

LEGAL FISHING TIME & BOUNDARIES
Launch: anytime after 12:00 AM
Lines In: 6:00 AM
You may launch at any time after 12:00 AM Saturday, December 6th 2025, but you must not make your first cast until 6:00 AM.
You may fish any accessible waters on the LA-23 corridor. You must launch from publicly accessible launch locations. There is an exception that an angler may launch from private property as long as it is not further than ½ a mile from the nearest publicly accessible launch location. Combat launches are allowed so long as all anglers have the legal right to launch from that location. Fishing behind gated areas is not allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made that possibility known to the tournament director, at least one week in advance, so that they can post the appropriate information or otherwise inform all other participants.
LEGAL TACKLE & BAIT
Artificial, live, and dead bait are allowed. Scent infused baits such as Gulp, etc… are legal. Scented dips, dyes and sprays such as Bang attractant, Pro-Cure, Dip-n-Glo, etc… are legal. Chum is not allowed. All fish must be caught in a sporting manner using a rod and reel setup. Trolling, and the use of up to 2 setups at a time is allowed. Trot lines, jug lines, traps, etc. are not allowed.
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
Cajun Slam Category
The contestant who weighs in the heaviest Cajun Slam stringer wins. A FULL THREE FISH CAJUN SLAM STRINGER WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER TWO FISH STRINGER WHICH WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER ONE FISH STRINGER.
A Cajun Slam is:

One redfish that must be 18” or longer and UNDER 26”. Cannot touch the 26″ line.
One speckled trout that must be 13” or longer
One flounder that must be 11” or longer

The length requirements above must be met AT THE TIME OF WEIGH IN. There will be no culling at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh in table.
Species Categories
Heaviest overall weight for each species. Any length requirements must be met AT THE TIME OF WEIGH IN.

Stud Red: Heaviest redfish that is 18″ or longer AND that is LESS than 26″ long.
Mule Trout: Heaviest speckled trout that is 13″ or longer.
Saddle Flounder: Heaviest flounder that is 11″ or longer.
Leopard Red: Redfish with the most spots. NOTE: If any part of the black inner spots is touching, it is counted as a single spot. There must be a visible break between the black portions for spots to be counted as individual spots. All final spot counts and rulings are at the discretion of the weigh-in team, whose decisions are final.

MAIN DIVISION
The Main Division includes 5 categories, the main Cajun Slam Category and all of the Species Categories. Contestants will be allowed to win only one category in the Main Division. The weigh-in team, utilizing our computer software, will determine if your submission will place better in the Cajun Slam category or one of the Species Categories.. An individual angler can submit up to 4 fish – one of each species to enter the Cajun Slam category and an additional redfish to enter the Leopard Red Category. If an angler’s heaviest redfish is also a multi-spotted redfish, that redfish can be used as best benefits the angler to put him/her in a position to win the biggest single prize for which he/she might be eligible.
SENIOR DIVISION
The angler who is 60 years of age or older (on the day of the tournament) who catches the heaviest Cajun Slam wins a bonus prize. This angler also remains eligible to place in any of the Main Division Categories listed above.
LADIES DIVISION
The female angler who catches the heaviest Cajun Slam wins a bonus prize. This angler also remains eligible to place in any of the Main Division Categories listed above.
JUNIOR ANGLER DIVISION
Kids 12 years old and under (on the day of the tournament)
Junior anglers can participate in the Jr. Angler Division for free. An adult who is a paid participant must accompany them. The same rules as our regular Cajun Slam Division apply. Kids age 12 and under who have elected to pay and register to fish the Main Division will compete at the adult level and will not be eligible to fish the Jr. Angler Division. Kids fishing the Jr. Angler Division are permitted to ride and fish in a kayak with another angler, however any fish caught must be kept separate or clearly and plainly marked so as to make them readily distinguishable from the other anglers catch. Simply put, do not store all the fish in the same ice chest or ice bag unless they are placed on separate stringers or otherwise marked so that each angler can clearly identify his/her catch. Use of different colored zip-ties is a popular method of marking fish.
PAYOUTS & PRIZES
Prizes may include kayak, gift cards, cash or other items of value. $20 of each entry fee will be paid out to the cash prizes. The remainder of each fee pays for expenses related to hosting the event (Dinner for Friday and Saturday, Tournament Shirts, Table and Chair Rentals, etc.) Thanks to our AMAZING sponsors, payouts will be a minimum 100% value payback of entry fees.
MAIN DIVISION
Cajun Slam Category Prizes

1st Place Cajun Slam – TBD
2nd Place Cajun Slam – TBD
3rd Place Cajun Slam – TBD
Remaining Cajun Slam Places (Total 10% of registered anglers) – Cash and prize payouts based on entry fees.
**Minimum value of any prize is $50.

Species Category Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to 1st – 5th for each species category. Prizes TBD, with a minimum $50 monetary value
SENIOR DIVISION PRIZE
1st Place Cajun Slam – $50 monetary value (cash or prize)
LADIES DIVISION PRIZE
1st Place Cajun Slam – $50 monetary value (cash or prize)
JUNIOR ANGLER DIVISION
1st Place Cajun Slam – $50 monetary value (cash or prize)
RAFFLE
Our highly esteemed raffle is returning with LOTS of great stuff to be won! We’re VERY fortunate to have AWESOME sponsors and the raffle table is ALWAYS filled with great prizes. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and will be sold online.
CAPTAINS MEETING
The Captain’s Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm Friday, December 5, 2025 at Delta Marina, Empire, LA. Attendance at the Captain’s Meeting is optional. At the meeting, we will go over the rules, boundaries, restrictions, and whatever concerns we feel should be addressed. Depending upon the availability of our wonderful volunteers, you may also pick up your shirts and captain’s bags that night.

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 3:00 PM
Scale Closes: 4:00 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 4:00 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 4:00 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Minimalist Challenge 2026
2026-03-07 | CoCo Marina, 106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA, 70344, United States
REGISTRATION
Due to the winter weather forecast for January 31st and a concern for the safety of anglers, the board has decided to postpone the tournament until March 7th. The location will remain at CoCo Marina.
**This event will be capped at 100 anglers**
Registration will be open through www.bayoucoast.com until 8:00PM Central Time, March 6, 2026.
FORMAT
Entry Fee: $35 per participant or entry via the SEASON PASS. There will also be 2 optional calcuttas for an additional $5 each.
The tournament will be a shotgun launch at CoCo Marina. All anglers must be present for in-person weigh-in at the designated location and time to weigh their fish. Each angler will be provided with a bag of specific lures and tackle to use during the tournament. ONLY the lures and tackle provided may be used. POSSESSION of any other lures or fishing tackle will result in disqualification. Kayaks may be checked at the launch.
The following items are permitted, provided they are used as intended:

Super glue
Leader material
Speed clips or tactical clips (one at a time)

The following are NOT allowed under any circumstances:

Additional weights of any kind
Any type of scent or dyes
Floats or corks (except those explicitly provided)
Scavenged, found or repurposed items not provided, such as old corks or items found afloat

LOCATIONS, BOUNDARIES & TIMES
Tackle Bag Pick Up Locations and Times

Friday (optional): CoCo Marina @ 7:00PM (106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA 70344)
Saturday: CoCo Marina from 5:00AM – 5:45AM

Launch / Awards Ceremony Location
CoCo Marina,
106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA 70344
Tournament Start Time
The official shotgun launch time is 6:00 AM. DO NOT leave prior to the shotgun launch horn/announcement. You may launch and stage in the immediate area of the launch to clear boat ramps but DO NOT venture forth and do not cast before shotgun launch. You may launch later than 6:00 AM. You must be present at 6:00 AM. REMINDER: Be courteous, DO NOT BLOCK LAUNCHES.
Tournament End Time
The scale opens at 2:30 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. See the WEIGH-IN section below for rules.
Boundaries
Anglers are required to launch from CoCo Marina and are allowed to fish any waters they can access by kayak from this launch.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative weight is the winner. The highest total weight wins, regardless of the number of fish caught.
(For example: A heavier two-fish stringer wins over a lighter three-fish stringer.)
Fish Requirements

Redfish

Limit: 2
Minimum length: 18.00”
Maximum length: 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Speckled Trout

Limit: 5
Minimum length: 13.00”
Maximum limit: Only 2 Trout may exceed 20.00”

Flex Fish

Limit: 1
Species: Angler’s choice of Flounder, Sheepshead, or Black Drum

Flounder & Sheepshead: Minimum length 12.00”, no maximum length
Black Drum: Minimum length 16.00”, maximum length 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Optional Calcuttas (additional $5 entry each)

Mule Trout – Heaviest speckled trout
Stud Red – Heaviest redfish

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 2:30 PM
Scale Closes: 3:30 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 3:30 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 3:30 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

AWARDS CEREMONY
The Awards Ceremony will take place at 3:30 PM at CoCo Marina, following the closure of the scales. You must be present at the ceremony to place, but attendance is not required to qualify for the Championship. We will be cooking food and providing drinks for everyone to enjoy during the ceremony.
Payout, Awards and Championship Qualification

Payouts: We will pay out 10% of the field. One paid spot for every 10 anglers that register.
Awards: The top 5 finishers will receive plaques.
Championship Qualification: The top 10% of finishers will qualify for the BCKFC Championship.
Entry Fee Allocation: $7 from each entry will go towards the Championship pot. The remaining money will be used for payouts, awards and fees.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

The top 10% of anglers on the leaderboard for Minimalist Challenge are eligible for qualification to the
2026 BCKFC Championship. To fully qualify, an angler must be a paid club member in good standing with BCKFC
and have paid entry to at least three 2026 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2026 BCKFC Season Pass.

At the end of all 5 qualifying tournaments, those who qualified through placement in a tournament along with those
who qualify via AOY standings and have met the minimum criteria to be eligible, will be invited to the Club
Championship at the end of the tournament season. Only 45 anglers will be invited.

AOY Points are awarded for Angler of the Year at each tournament, with 1st place receiving 300 points, 2nd receiving
299 points, 3rd receiving 298 points, and continuing downward accordingly. To receive AOY points, an angler must be
a BCKFC member in good standing. Anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive points based on their
finishing position. When applicable, anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in will receive 100 AOY points. The Angler of the Year points total represents the best five qualifying
tournaments plus the BCKFC Championship, with each angler’s 2 worst placing tournaments dropped from their total.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Redfish Rumble 2026
2026-03-21 | St. Bernard Parish, 70085
REGISTRATION
Registration will be open through www.bayoucoast.com until 8:00PM Central Time, March 20, 2026.
FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Redfish Rumble 2026 as a live weigh-in tournament. Anglers can launch anywhere in Saint Bernard Parish. Heaviest bag of 2 redfish wins. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. Calcuttas are optional/additional entry.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative weight is the winner. The highest total weight wins, regardless of the number of fish caught. (For example: A heavier two-fish stringer wins over a lighter three-fish stringer.)
Fish Requirements
Redfish

Limit: 2
Minimum length: 18.00”
Maximum length: 26.00” (Tail CANNOT touch the 26.00” line)

Anglers may bring one additional redfish to be entered only for the Leopard Red calcutta. This fish does not count toward the two-fish tournament limit but must still meet all tournament slot limits.
Optional Calcuttas (additional $5 entry each)

Stud Red – Heaviest tournament legal redfish
Leopard Red – Most spots on a redfish. Spots must be clearly separated and individually identifiable. Weighmaster has final say on spot counts.

LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters after launching from Saint Bernard Parish . All water reachable from legal launch locations is fishable.
Weigh In: Lancaster’s Crossroads, 4515 LA-46, St Bernard, LA 70085
TIMES
Launch and Lines In Time
Anglers may launch any time after midnight and lines in time is 6:00 AM Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Anglers must launch and pickup in Saint Bernard Parish.
Tournament End Time
Weigh in will take place at Lancaster’s Crossroads. The scale opens at 3:00 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. Anglers must arrive and be in line before the scale closes. See the WEIGH-IN section below for rules.

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 3:00 PM
Scale Closes: 3:30 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 3:30 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 3:30 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

Eligibility
In order to earn Angler of the Year (AOY) points or a Championship Qualification,
an angler must be a paid BCKFC member in good standing at the time of the tournament in which
those points or qualifications are earned. To be eligible to receive an invitation to the
2026 BCKFC Championship, an angler must also have entered at least
three (3) 2026 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2026 BCKFC Season Pass.

Championship Qualification
The top 10% of anglers on the leaderboard for each Championship Series tournament earn a
Championship Qualification toward the 2026 BCKFC Championship.
At the conclusion of the five Championship Series tournaments, anglers who earned a Championship Qualification
through
tournament placement and meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to compete in the Championship.
If fewer than 45 anglers qualify through tournament placement, the remaining invitations will be
issued based on AOY standings among anglers who meet the eligibility requirements. Forty five anglers will be
invited to compete in the Championship.

AOY Points
AOY points are awarded at each qualifying tournament. 1st place receives 300 points, 2nd place receives
299 points, 3rd place receives 298 points, and points continue downward by one for each subsequent
finishing position. Eligible anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive AOY points based on their
finishing
position. When applicable, eligible anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in
will receive 100 AOY points.

AOY Standings
AOY standings used to determine Championship invitations will be calculated using each angler’s
best three (3) finishes from the five Championship Series tournaments. Final AOY standings, which include the BCKFC
Championship, will be calculated using each angler’s best four (4) finishes from the six total
events consisting of the five Championship Series tournaments plus the Championship.

AOY Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie in the final AOY standings, the tie will be broken based on
placement in the 2026 BCKFC Championship, with the higher finishing angler receiving the higher AOY
ranking.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Paddlepalooza XXII
2026-04-18 | Bridge Side Marina, 1618 LA-1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358, United States
EVENT INFORMATION AND OFFICIAL RULES
SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 22

Last day to register for guaranteed Paddlepalooza shirt
Last day for Performance Shirt and Additional Short Sleeve Orders

Friday, April 17

6:00pm – Dinner for Anglers and Captain’s Bag pickup
7:00pm – Captain’s Meeting
8:00pm – Tournament Registration Closes
8:00pm til’ – Hangout

Saturday, April 18

12:00am – Launch (anytime after midnight)
6:00am – Lines in (fishing begins)
3:00pm – Weigh in line opens at Bridgeside Marina
4:00pm – Weigh in line closes at Bridgeside Marina
5:00pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Awards followed by raffles
8:30pm til’ – Hangout

CAJUN SLAM CATEGORY
The contestant who weighs in the heaviest Cajun Slam stringer wins. A FULL THREE FISH CAJUN SLAM STRINGER WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER TWO FISH STRINGER WHICH WILL TRUMP A HEAVIER ONE FISH STRINGER.
10 percent of the field will be paid out in the slam division
A cajun slam is:

One redfish that must be 18” or longer and UNDER 26”
One speckled trout that must be 13” or longer AND
One flounder that must be 11” or longer

The length requirements above must be met AT THE TIME OF WEIGH IN. Full three fish slams supersede any
two fish slams for placement and awards. There will be no culling at the weigh in table. You should have your
fish culled before getting to the weigh in table.
SINGLE FISH DIVISIONS AND PRIZES:
Single fish division prizes will be awarded for heaviest overall weight for each species. Prizes will be
determined and announced prior to tournament.
STUD RED: Heaviest redfish that is 18″ or longer AND that is LESS than 26″ long. 1st – 3rd place will be
awarded.
MULE TROUT: Heaviest speckled trout that is 13″ or longer. 1st – 3rd place will be awarded.
SADDLE FLOUNDER: Heaviest flounder that is 11″ or longer. 1st – 3rd place will be awarded.
LEOPARD RED: Redfish with the most spots. 1st – 3rd place will be awarded. NOTE: If any part of the black
inner spots is touching then it is counted as a single spot. There must be a break between the black portions
for spots to be counted as individual spots.
NOTE: Contestants will be allowed to win only one category (exception for Ladies and Senior Divisions as
noted below). The weigh-in team, utilizing our computer software, will determine if your submission will
place better in the slam division, a single fish division, or in the leopard red division. An individual angler can
submit up to 4 fish – one of each species to enter the slam category and an additional redfish to enter the
leopard red category. If an angler’s heaviest redfish is also a multi-spotted redfish, that redfish can be used as
best benefits the angler to put him/her in a position to win the biggest single prize for which he/she might
be eligible.
OTHER CATEGORIES:
SENIOR CAJUN SLAM BONUS: The angler who is 60 years of age or older (on the day of the tournament) who
catches the heaviest Cajun Slam wins a bonus prize. This angler also remains eligible to place in any of the
regular categories listed above.
LADIES CAJUN SLAM BONUS: The female angler who catches the heaviest Cajun Slam wins a bonus prize. She
also remains eligible to place in any of the regular categories listed above.
*FREE KID’S CAJUN SLAM DIVISION: Junior anglers can participate in the Jr. Angler Division for free. An adult
who is a paid participant must accompany them. The same rules as our regular Cajun Slam Division apply.
Kids age 16 and under who have elected to pay and register to fish the general Cajun Slam will compete at
the adult level and will not be eligible to fish the Jr. Angler Division. Kids fishing the Jr. Angler Division are
permitted to ride and fish in a kayak with another angler, however any fish caught must be kept separate or
clearly and plainly marked so as to make them readily distinguishable from the other anglers catch. Simply
put, do not store all the fish in the same ice chest or ice bag unless they are placed on separate stringers or
otherwise marked so that each angler can clearly identify his/her catch. Use of different colored zip-ties is a
popular method of marking fish.
PAYOUTS / PRIZES:
CAJUN SLAM TOURNAMENT PAYOUT: Prizes may include kayak, gift cards, or cash. $20 of each entry fee will
be paid out to the cash prizes. The remainder of each fee pays for expenses related to hosting the event
(Dinner for Friday and Saturday, Tournament Shirts, Table and Chair Rentals, etc.) Thanks to our AMAZING
sponsors, payouts will be a minimum 100% value payback of entry fees.
CAJUN SLAM CATERGORY PRIZES:
1st Place Cajun Slam – Native Watercraft Hammer
2nd Place Cajun Slam – TBD
3rd Place Cajun Slam – TBD
Remaining Cajun Slam Places (Total 10% of registered anglers) – Cash and prize payouts based on entry fees.
SINGLE FISH CATEGORY PRIZES: Stud Red, Mule Trout, Saddle Flounder, and Leopard Red prizes will be
determined prior to the tournament weigh in. (Cash or prize)
SENIOR SLAM PRIZE: Cash or Prize
LADIES SLAM PRIZE: Cash or Prize
KID’S DIVISION SLAM PRIZE: Cash or Prize
RAFFLE
Our highly esteemed raffle is returning with LOTS of great stuff to be won! We’re VERY fortunate to have
AWESOME sponsors and the raffle table is ALWAYS filled with great prizes. Raffle tickets can be purchased for
$5.00 each and will be sold online. Must either be present or designate someone to claim your prize.
REGISTRATION AND CAPTAINS MEETING
Registrations will be accepted until the Captain’s Meeting on Friday, April 17, 2026. The Captain’s Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2026 at Bridgeside Marina, Grand Isle, Louisiana. Attendance at the Captain’s Meeting is optional. At the meeting, we will go over the rules, boundaries, restrictions, and whatever concerns we feel should be addressed. You will also be able to pick up your Captain’s Bag that night.
ENTRY FEES
The entry fee is $95 per person. EARLY entry fees include a long sleeve performance shirt as well as food and drinks Friday and Saturday night. Those who register late will NOT be guaranteed a shirt.
LEGAL FISHING TIME / BOUNDARIES
You may launch at any time but you must not make your first cast until
6:00 AM. You may fish any accessible waters on the LA-1 corridor. You may not fish gated areas that other
anglers cannot access. You may launch from a private camp, etc… as long as other anglers can launch nearby
(Within .5 miles of public launch) and reasonably access and fish the same area.
SIGN IN / WEIGH IN
Weigh-in will be held from 3:00:00 PM until 4:00:00 PM on April 18, 2026 at Bridgeside
Marina in Grand Isle, Louisiana. DO NOT BE LATE! You MUST physically appear WITH YOUR FISH and be in
line to sign in NO LATER THAN 4:00:00 PM as per cell phone time of the appointed time keeper. Proxy sign-
ins are not allowed. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who signed in on time have had their catch
weighed. Any fisherman in line to sign in at the weigh-in station before the 4:00:00 PM cut-off time on April
18, 2026 will be allowed to weigh their fish. At 4:00:01, any entrant not in line to sign-in will be considered
late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch and will not qualify for any awards. REMINDER: In case of
any tie, the earliest sign-in time will be the tie breaker. The sign in / weigh in station will be operational
starting at 3:00p.m. Sign-in closes promptly at 4:00p.m. Weigh-in will continue until all participants who
signed in on time have had their catch weighed. Any fishermen in line to sign in at the weigh-in station by
the 4p.m. cutoff time on April 18, 2026 will be allowed to weigh their fish. There will be no exceptions to
this rule. Anglers are strongly urged not to wait until the last minute to sign-in for the weigh-in.
GENERAL RULES
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible
to participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that
they are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree
to assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to
indemnify and hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all
claims, liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.
FISHING LICENSE: All anglers are required to have a valid Louisiana, Fresh and Salt water Fishing license.
KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS:

Watercraft propulsion is open to paddle, pedal, pole, and motors.
Vessel that the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including inflatable kayaks and modular kayaks,
stand-up paddle boards (SUP) and canoes. NO soloskiffs or vessels marketed at skiffs allowed.
No “homemade” kayaks, sailboats, johnboats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes,
inflatable rafts or rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull
watercraft or similar.
The use of a manual or motorized anchor system is permitted.
Mother shipping, tethering, holding or any transportation coordination with a non-competitor is strictly
prohibited.
Contestants are allowed to wade fish or fish off the bank but ONLY as long as the angler remains within 100’
of their LAUNCHED paddle craft. Launched means your kayak is partly in fishable water, not a parking lot
puddle.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY:

Electric Motor Propelled kayaks must meet the following requirements to be approved:
Electric motor must be attached to the kayak in a safe manner for operation.
An electric motor used to propel a watercraft may not exceed the lesser of (a.)3 HP, or (b.) 155 foot-pound
thrust
Competitors must comply with all boating regulations pertaining to motorized kayak/electric-propulsion
watercraft registration, use, and operating restrictions for the designated fishing area.
No more than one electric motor may be attached to a kayak regardless of combined
horsepower/thrust/power rating.
Motors with dual props operated by a single power source are permissible as long as the unit is
manufactured and sold as a single unit.
Vessel must be 9’ minimum and shorter than 18’.
Vessel that the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including inflatable kayaks and modular kayaks,
Standup paddleboards (SUP) and Canoes. NO soloskiffs or vessels marketed at skiffs allowed.
Other watercraft specifically approved as exceptions in advance of competition by the BCKFC Board
Catamaran style personal fishing vessels complying with all other regulations will be eligible.
No “Homemade” Kayaks, Sailboats, Jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes,
inflatable rafts, or rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull
watercraft, or similar.
Mothershipping, tethering/holding, or any transportation coordination with non-competitors is strictly
prohibited.
By officially entering, contestants agree to submit their kayak to an inspection by BCKFC personnel.

PRIVATE LAUNCHES & PRIVATE FISHING AREAS: Anglers must launch from publicly accessible launch
locations. There is an exception that an angler may launch from private property as long as it is not further
than ½ mile from the nearest publicly accessible launch location. Combat launches are allowed so long as all
anglers have the legal right to launch from that location. Fishing behind gated areas of the marsh is not
allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made
that possibility known to all by posting appropriate information on our forums at least one week in advance.
WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT: Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by
encroachment, or noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in
place. If you come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would
like you to cross at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close.
Respect others and use the golden rule.
PROTESTS: All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct message from social
media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament director is the
final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged to report cheating.
CHEATING/FOUL PLAY: All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance
policy with regard to cheating.
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION: All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be
required from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph
examination. Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from
the tournament, forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou
Coast events. No refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a
polygraph examination.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE: A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue
are part of the entry form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while
participating in event activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous
things. You must agree to the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked
below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND WEAR YOUR PFD!
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders / fish finders are allowed.
COMMUNICATION: No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-
registered anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.
PFD REQUIREMENT: You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your watercraft
during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of clothing. Failure
to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the tournament.
Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any specific
incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or adjusting
clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.
RULE CHANGES: Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou Coast
Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do your part
in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc. Keep it
simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.
LEGAL TACKLE / BAIT: Artificial, live, and dead bait are allowed. Scent infused baits such as Gulp, etc… are
legal. Scented dips, dyes and sprays such as Bang attractant, Pro-Cure, Dip-n-Glo, etc… are legal. Chum is not
allowed. All fish must be caught in a sporting manner using a rod and reel setup. Trolling, and the use of up
to 2 setups at a time is allowed. Trot lines, jug lines, traps, etc. are not allowed.
LEGAL FISH: Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another participant. You
may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own catch. A
parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in CPS
events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any way.
Culling of dead fish while on the water is not allowed. Current Louisiana law only allows anglers to possess
two speckled trout over 20.00”.
PRESERVATION of FISH: For weigh in events, “Air drying” of fish or the tails of redfish is NOT allowed. All
parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not
iced in a proper container or bag.
Salt may not be added to fish bags.
Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not to distract these volunteers
while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned as per the weigh-
master’s discretion. The largest fish will be determined by weight. In the event of a tie, the first contestant to
have signed in will be considered the winner while the other contestant will be dropped to the next position.
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched tail. Tails of trout and
flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length as per the instructions found in the Louisiana
Fishing Regulations, 2025 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be pinched using the standardized tool
attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the 25.5” line to pinch the tail
of larger redfish.
DRONE/UAS USAGE: Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means that may be viewed as
benefiting/advancing their fishing.
WEATHER: Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water conditions. The
decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament Director. A 4-hour
period shall constitute a day of fishing.
REFUND POLICY: There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason, an
announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

RAFFLE TICKET DISCOUNTS

Discounts applied in cart. Must be present to claim a prize or designate someone to claim your prize for you.

1 for $5
7 for $30
12 for $50
25 for $100

EXTRA SHIRTS
Tournament Entries purchased before March 23rd 2026 are guaranteed a Long Sleeve Performance shirt. Up until March 23rd 2026, extra Performance Shirts will be available for purchase. Shirts must be picked up at the tournament.
FOOD & FUN PASS
If you aren’t planning on competing but still want to come hang out at Paddlepalooza XXII, the Food & Fun pass is for you. It includes a Long Sleeve Performance shirt if purchased by March 22rd 2026 and a wristband for food and drinks.

Dawn til Dusk 2026
2026-05-23 | Louisiana Statewide, Louisiana
TourneyX Link : REGISTER HERE !
REGISTRATION
Registration will be through the TourneyX PRO app ( REGISTRATION LINK ). Season Pass holders can purchase their calcutta entries in the ticket section below. Ticket sales end Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at 8:00PM Central.
FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Dawn til Dusk 2026 as a Louisiana statewide Catch, Photo, Submit (CPS) tournament through the TourneyX PRO app. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. There is no requirement for anglers to “release” their fish back into the water. However, anglers are required to follow the strictest interpretation of Louisiana law regarding the keeping of fish as it relates to size and creel limit for all species.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed.Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative length is the winner. Number of fish submitted is irrelevant. In the event of a tie, the angler with the longest fish will place higher. If the first fish does not break the tie, the angler’s next largest fish will be used, and so on down their list of submissions. In the event that the anglers are still tied, then the angler who submitted their final fish first that is used in their stringer will win.
Fish Requirements

Redfish
Limit: 2
Minimum length: No minimum
Maximum length: 28”, maximum recordable length 27.75″ (Tail CANNOT touch or cross the 28” line)

Speckled Trout
Limit: 5
Minimum length: No minimum
Maximum limit: No Maximum

Flounder
Limit: 2
Minimum length: No minimum
Maximum length: No Maximum

Optional Calcuttas (additional entry each)
Calcutta prizes will be awarded for two separate time blocks:

Dawn: 5:00 AM – 12:59 PM
Dusk: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Each block awards the longest tournament-legal fish submitted during that time. In the event of a tie, the earliest submission wins.
Dawn/Dusk Mule Trout: Longest tournament legal speckled trout
Dawn/Dusk Stud Red: Longest tournament legal redfish

Dawn/Dusk Saddle Flounder: Longest tournament legal flounder

LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters in Louisiana. All water reachable from the legal launch locations are fishable. All launches (ramps and combat style) must be publicly accessible and non-private. Private launches are only allowed if they are closer than ½ mile from the nearest public launch location. Participants may only utilize those private launches where other anglers can readily access the same fishing grounds. Fishing behind gated areas of the marsh is not allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made that possibility known to all by posting appropriate information on our forums at least one week in advance.
TIMES
Tournament Identifier
The three digit tournament identifier will be released on the TourneyX Pro app at 8:00 PM Central Time on Friday May 22, 2026.
Launch
Anglers may launch any time after 12:00 AM Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. You may put your kayak in the water any time after 12:00 AM and pedal/paddle to your preferred fishing location, but DO NOT BEGIN FISHING UNTILthe official lines in time.
Lines In
Anglers may begin fishing at 5:00 AM Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.
Lines Out
Anglers must stop fishing at 9:00 PM Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Photos taken after exactly 9:00:00 PM will be rejected.
Photo Submission Window
Anglers will have from 5:00 AM until 9:30 PM Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 to submit their photos.
AWARDS & CEREMONY
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at 6:00 PM and will be streamed on Facebook Live. The TourneyX leaderboard will be turned off until awards are finalized and announced.
Payout, Awards and Championship Qualification

Payouts: We will pay out 10% of the field. One paid spot for every 10 anglers that register.
Awards: The top 5 finishers will receive plaques.
Entry Fee Allocation: All net entry fees (total entry fees less documented tournament costs and expenses) will be paid out.

CPS TOURNAMENT RULES (CATCH, PHOTO, SUBMIT)

TourneyX PRO is the official app and tournament scoring method for Bayou Coast CPS Tournaments. It is available
for Apple iOS and Android operating system smartphones. Make sure to download the PRO version as it is the only one
that works for BCKFC tournaments. For more information on how to use the TourneyX PRO app you can visit TourneyX Help, or
TourneyX Youtube for video tutorials.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A three-digit tournament identifier code will be released in the TourneyX Pro the night before the tournament.
This identifier must be clearly visible in every photo (e.g., written on a card or on your hand).

Photos of fish must be submitted within the stated submission window for this tournament.

Pictures will only be accepted if they include original metadata which contains GPS coordinates. Bayou
Coast retains all metadata information which may be reviewed by a single designated tournament director in the
event of a valid location or time-based protest as spelled out later in the rules.

The fish must be on a tournament approved measuring device, the body centered between the rails, and
alive.

Caught fish must be photographed before your next cast. This means an angler must bring a caught fish into their
kayak and take a picture before they begin fishing again. A fish that the tournament directors suspect is dead due
to being out of the water too long may be rejected. Examples of issues that may result in a disqualified fish are
faded color, no slime coat, shriveled tail, etc.

Record all lengths in 0.25" increments. If the tail does not clearly reach a measurement line, round down to
the nearest quarter-inch.

For any species with a stated maximum length, the longest acceptable submission is 0.25" less than that
maximum. For example, if the maximum length is 30", the longest fish you may submit is 29.75". Any fish touching
or crossing the maximum length line will not be accepted.

You can submit as many fish as you would like. TourneyX will automatically cull them for you. However, you
can only submit one picture of each fish to be judged. In the event that a submitted fish picture is denied, you
can request that the judge review another picture(s) of the same fish. It is smart to take multiple pictures of
each fish before releasing to make sure you get a good one.

ALLOWED MEASURING BOARDS
These measuring boards must be clean, with all lines and numbers clearly visible so judges can accurately verify
your
submissions.

Ketch Boards. All models are accepted, except the hinged 48” model.

Check-It Stik Kayak Elite Series. This specific model only will be accepted.

YakAttack Leaderboard

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

The 3-digit tournament identifier code must be visible in the picture (written on a card or the back of your
hand).

The fish must be facing to the left with the tail to the right and the belly of the fish facing the angler.

The nose must be pressed up against the post of the measuring device. Please ensure that shadows do not obscure
the nose and post. If the judge cannot see that the nose is clearly up against the post, the angler will face a
0.5” length deduction.

If the tail is not obviously touching or crossing a measurement line, it will be rounded down to the next lower
quarter inch length.

There may be no lures or fish retaining tools in the fish’s mouth for the picture or the angler will face a
0.5” length reduction.

No other tools, devices, materials etc. may be touching or under the fish for any reason.

The mouth, eye, and edge of tail must be visible for the picture to be accepted, with the tail flat on the
measuring board. The angler is not allowed to place their hand or fingers under the gill plate of the fish.

The top lobe of the tail of your fish must be inside the boundaries of your board. If using a Check It-Stik,
the top lobe must be over the lines on the flat (bottom) portion of your board, and not over the slanted lip on
the sides. Judges will make their best attempt to score the length of the fish in relation to visible numbers
and lines which the tail clearly crosses.

The picture must be taken overhead and not at an extreme angle.

If the judge deems your picture to be inauthentic or otherwise too problematic to accept, it will be rejected.
Appeals may be made to the tournament directors as described below in the protests section. All submissions are
subject to final review by the tournament director. If the tournament director overrules the judge on a
submission, the angler will have the opportunity to submit another picture of the same fish or a replacement
fish before the standings are finalized.

FISH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

REDFISH
Anglers may not manipulate oversized redfish to appear shorter than the stated tournament maximum. Any
attempt, or suspicion of attempt, to do so will result is disqualification of the fish and potentially the
angler.

SPECKLED TROUT / FLOUNDER
The mouth must be entirely closed with the nose pressed firmly against the post of an angler’s measuring
board. If the mouth is open at all, a 0.5” length deduction will be taken.

POST TOURNAMENT DATA DELETION
Following completion of the tournament and awards ceremony, anglers may make a formal written request that their
entry is deleted from TourneyX. Doing so will delete all of the fish pictures, metadata, GPS, and statistics from
the angler’s TourneyX account. This means these pictures/metadata/GPS will no longer be accessible to anyone
including the angler or tournament directors. This is a permanent irreversible decision. Making this request will
not disqualify the angler from qualifying for awards in this tournament.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

Eligibility
In order to earn Angler of the Year (AOY) points or a Championship Qualification,
an angler must be a paid BCKFC member in good standing at the time of the tournament in which
those points or qualifications are earned. To be eligible to receive an invitation to the
2026 BCKFC Championship, an angler must also have entered at least
three (3) 2026 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2026 BCKFC Season Pass.

Championship Qualification
The top 10% of anglers on the leaderboard for each Championship Series tournament earn a
Championship Qualification toward the 2026 BCKFC Championship.
At the conclusion of the five Championship Series tournaments, anglers who earned a Championship Qualification
through
tournament placement and meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to compete in the Championship.
If fewer than 45 anglers qualify through tournament placement, the remaining invitations will be
issued based on AOY standings among anglers who meet the eligibility requirements. Forty five anglers will be
invited to compete in the Championship.

AOY Points
AOY points are awarded at each qualifying tournament. 1st place receives 300 points, 2nd place receives
299 points, 3rd place receives 298 points, and points continue downward by one for each subsequent
finishing position. Eligible anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive AOY points based on their
finishing
position. When applicable, eligible anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in
will receive 100 AOY points.

AOY Standings
AOY standings used to determine Championship invitations will be calculated using each angler’s
best three (3) finishes from the five Championship Series tournaments. Final AOY standings, which include the BCKFC
Championship, will be calculated using each angler’s best four (4) finishes from the six total
events consisting of the five Championship Series tournaments plus the Championship.

AOY Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie in the final AOY standings, the tie will be broken based on
placement in the 2026 BCKFC Championship, with the higher finishing angler receiving the higher AOY
ranking.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

TourneyX Link : REGISTER HERE !
The tickets below are only for SEASON PASS holders to purchase calcuttas.

Trout Challenge 2026
2026-06-13 | LA-1
TourneyX Link : REGISTER HERE !
REGISTRATION
Registration will be through the TourneyX PRO app ( REGISTRATION LINK ). Season Pass holders can purchase their calcutta entries in the ticket section below. Ticket sales end Friday, June 12th, 2026 at 8:00PM Central.
FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Trout Challenge 2026 as a Catch, Photo, Submit (CPS) tournament through the TourneyX PRO app. Anglers can choose to fish anywhere down the LA-1 corridor, Bason’s to Grand Isle. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. Calcuttas are optional additional entry. There is no requirement for anglers to “release” their fish back into the water. However, anglers are required to follow the strictest interpretation of Louisiana law regarding the keeping of fish as it relates to size and creel limit for all species.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative length is the winner. Number of fish submitted is irrelevant. In the event of a tie, the angler with the longest fish will place higher. If the first fish does not break the tie, the angler’s next largest fish will be used, and so on down their list of submissions. In the event that the anglers are still tied, then the angler who submitted their final fish first that is used in their stringer will win.
Fish Requirements

Speckled Trout
Limit: 5
Minimum length: No Minimum
Maximum limit: No Maximum

Optional Calcuttas (additional entry each)

Tie breakers for all calcuttas will be time of submission.

Mule Trout – Longest tournament legal speckled trout.

LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters of the LA-1 corridor, Bason’s down to Grand Isle. All water reachable from legal launch locations are fishable. All launches (ramps and combat style) must be publicly accessible and non-private. Private launches are only allowed if they are closer than ½ mile from the nearest public launch location. Participants may only utilize those private launches where other anglers can readily access the same fishing grounds. Fishing behind gated areas of the marsh is not allowed unless the angler has arranged for all other participants to also fish the area that day AND has made that possibility known to all by posting appropriate information on our forums at least one week in advance.
TIMES
Launch and Lines In Time
Official Launch Time: 5:00AM Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Official Lines In Time: 5:30 AM Saturday, June 13th, 2026.
You may launch your kayak prior to 5:00 AM and stage within the immediate area of the launch.
DO NOT travel forth until 5:00 AM or begin fishing UNTIL 5:30 AM.
Lines Out Time
Anglers must stop fishing at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 13th, 2026. Photos taken after exactly 2:00:00 PM will be rejected.
Photo Submission Window
Anglers will have from 5:30 AM until 2:30 PM Saturday, June 13th, 2026 to submit their photos.
AWARDS & CEREMONY
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Pavilion at Fourchon Marina located at 288 Flotation Canal Rd, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 (In Fourchon) and will be streamed on Facebook Live. The TourneyX leaderboard will be turned off at 11:00 am, we encourage everyone to come to the awards ceremony! You must be present to claim a prize (not including Championship Qualification/AOY points), unless previously discussed, and approved by the tournament director.
Payout, Awards and Championship Qualification

Payouts: We will pay out 10% of the field. One paid spot for every 10 anglers that register.
Awards: The top 5 finishers and 1st place Mule Trout will receive plaques.
Championship Qualification: The top 10% (round down to nearest 10) of finishers will qualify for the BCKFC Championship.
Entry Fee Allocation: All net entry fees (total entry fees less documented tournament costs and expenses) will be paid out.

CPS TOURNAMENT RULES (CATCH, PHOTO, SUBMIT)

TourneyX PRO is the official app and tournament scoring method for Bayou Coast CPS Tournaments. It is available
for Apple iOS and Android operating system smartphones. Make sure to download the PRO version as it is the only one
that works for BCKFC tournaments. For more information on how to use the TourneyX PRO app you can visit TourneyX Help, or
TourneyX Youtube for video tutorials.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A three-digit tournament identifier code will be released in the TourneyX Pro the night before the tournament.
This identifier must be clearly visible in every photo (e.g., written on a card or on your hand).

Photos of fish must be submitted within the stated submission window for this tournament.

Pictures will only be accepted if they include original metadata which contains GPS coordinates. Bayou
Coast retains all metadata information which may be reviewed by a single designated tournament director in the
event of a valid location or time-based protest as spelled out later in the rules.

The fish must be on a tournament approved measuring device, the body centered between the rails, and
alive.

Caught fish must be photographed before your next cast. This means an angler must bring a caught fish into their
kayak and take a picture before they begin fishing again. A fish that the tournament directors suspect is dead due
to being out of the water too long may be rejected. Examples of issues that may result in a disqualified fish are
faded color, no slime coat, shriveled tail, etc.

Record all lengths in 0.25" increments. If the tail does not clearly reach a measurement line, round down to
the nearest quarter-inch.

For any species with a stated maximum length, the longest acceptable submission is 0.25" less than that
maximum. For example, if the maximum length is 30", the longest fish you may submit is 29.75". Any fish touching
or crossing the maximum length line will not be accepted.

You can submit as many fish as you would like. TourneyX will automatically cull them for you. However, you
can only submit one picture of each fish to be judged. In the event that a submitted fish picture is denied, you
can request that the judge review another picture(s) of the same fish. It is smart to take multiple pictures of
each fish before releasing to make sure you get a good one.

ALLOWED MEASURING BOARDS
These measuring boards must be clean, with all lines and numbers clearly visible so judges can accurately verify
your
submissions.

Ketch Boards. All models are accepted, except the hinged 48” model.

Check-It Stik Kayak Elite Series. This specific model only will be accepted.

YakAttack Leaderboard

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

The 3-digit tournament identifier code must be visible in the picture (written on a card or the back of your
hand).

The fish must be facing to the left with the tail to the right and the belly of the fish facing the angler.

The nose must be pressed up against the post of the measuring device. Please ensure that shadows do not obscure
the nose and post. If the judge cannot see that the nose is clearly up against the post, the angler will face a
0.5” length deduction.

If the tail is not obviously touching or crossing a measurement line, it will be rounded down to the next lower
quarter inch length.

There may be no lures or fish retaining tools in the fish’s mouth for the picture or the angler will face a
0.5” length reduction.

No other tools, devices, materials etc. may be touching or under the fish for any reason.

The mouth, eye, and edge of tail must be visible for the picture to be accepted, with the tail flat on the
measuring board. The angler is not allowed to place their hand or fingers under the gill plate of the fish.

The top lobe of the tail of your fish must be inside the boundaries of your board. If using a Check It-Stik,
the top lobe must be over the lines on the flat (bottom) portion of your board, and not over the slanted lip on
the sides. Judges will make their best attempt to score the length of the fish in relation to visible numbers
and lines which the tail clearly crosses.

The picture must be taken overhead and not at an extreme angle.

If the judge deems your picture to be inauthentic or otherwise too problematic to accept, it will be rejected.
Appeals may be made to the tournament directors as described below in the protests section. All submissions are
subject to final review by the tournament director. If the tournament director overrules the judge on a
submission, the angler will have the opportunity to submit another picture of the same fish or a replacement
fish before the standings are finalized.

FISH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

REDFISH
Anglers may not manipulate oversized redfish to appear shorter than the stated tournament maximum. Any
attempt, or suspicion of attempt, to do so will result is disqualification of the fish and potentially the
angler.

SPECKLED TROUT / FLOUNDER
The mouth must be entirely closed with the nose pressed firmly against the post of an angler’s measuring
board. If the mouth is open at all, a 0.5” length deduction will be taken.

POST TOURNAMENT DATA DELETION
Following completion of the tournament and awards ceremony, anglers may make a formal written request that their
entry is deleted from TourneyX. Doing so will delete all of the fish pictures, metadata, GPS, and statistics from
the angler’s TourneyX account. This means these pictures/metadata/GPS will no longer be accessible to anyone
including the angler or tournament directors. This is a permanent irreversible decision. Making this request will
not disqualify the angler from qualifying for awards in this tournament.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

Eligibility
In order to earn Angler of the Year (AOY) points or a Championship Qualification,
an angler must be a paid BCKFC member in good standing at the time of the tournament in which
those points or qualifications are earned. To be eligible to receive an invitation to the
2026 BCKFC Championship, an angler must also have entered at least
three (3) 2026 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2026 BCKFC Season Pass.

Championship Qualification
The top 10% of anglers on the leaderboard for each Championship Series tournament earn a
Championship Qualification toward the 2026 BCKFC Championship.
At the conclusion of the five Championship Series tournaments, anglers who earned a Championship Qualification
through
tournament placement and meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to compete in the Championship.
If fewer than 45 anglers qualify through tournament placement, the remaining invitations will be
issued based on AOY standings among anglers who meet the eligibility requirements. Forty five anglers will be
invited to compete in the Championship.

AOY Points
AOY points are awarded at each qualifying tournament. 1st place receives 300 points, 2nd place receives
299 points, 3rd place receives 298 points, and points continue downward by one for each subsequent
finishing position. Eligible anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive AOY points based on their
finishing
position. When applicable, eligible anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in
will receive 100 AOY points.

AOY Standings
AOY standings used to determine Championship invitations will be calculated using each angler’s
best three (3) finishes from the five Championship Series tournaments. Final AOY standings, which include the BCKFC
Championship, will be calculated using each angler’s best four (4) finishes from the six total
events consisting of the five Championship Series tournaments plus the Championship.

AOY Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie in the final AOY standings, the tie will be broken based on
placement in the 2026 BCKFC Championship, with the higher finishing angler receiving the higher AOY
ranking.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

TourneyX Link : REGISTER HERE !
The tickets below are only for SEASON PASS holders to purchase calcuttas.

Cajun Castaway 2026
2026-09-26 06:00 - 15:00 | Calcasieu Lake (Big Lake)
REGISTRATION
Registration will be open through www.bayoucoast.com until 8:00PM Central Time, September 25, 2026.
FORMAT
Bayou Coast is running Cajun Castaway 2026 as a live weigh-in tournament. Anglers can launch anywhere in Cameron & Calcasieu Parish. Heaviest CAJUN SLAM wins. Entry into the tournament will be $35 per angler or via the BCKFC Season Pass. Calcuttas are optional/additional entry.
ALLOWED BAIT / TACKLE
Only artificial baits are allowed. Commercially produced scented baits and attractants are also allowed.
OBJECTIVE
Winner Determination
The angler with the highest total cumulative weight is the winner. A full stringer (all 3 fish) will trump any non-full stringers. A 2 fish stringer will trump a 1 fish stringer.
Fish Requirements
A cajun slam is:

One redfish that must be 18” or longer and UNDER 26”
One speckled trout that must be 13” or longer.
One flounder that must be 11” or longer.

The length requirements above must be met AT THE TIME OF WEIGH IN. Full three fish slams supersede any
two fish slams for placement and awards. There will be no culling at the weigh in table. You should have your
fish culled before getting to the weigh in table.
Optional Calcuttas (additional $5 entry each)

Stud Red – Heaviest tournament legal redfish
Mule Trout – Heaviest tournament legal speckled trout
Saddle Flounder – Heaviest tournament legal flounder

LOCATION & BOUNDARIES
You may fish any accessible waters after launching in Cameron & Calcasieu Parish . All LOUISIANA water reachable from legal launch locations is fishable. You may not fish gated areas that other anglers cannot access. You may launch from a private camp, etc… as long as other anglers can launch nearby (Within .5 miles of public launch) and reasonably access and fish the same area.
Weigh In: Isreal Lefleur Park
TIMES
Launch and Lines In Time
Anglers may launch any time after midnight and lines in time is 6:00 AM Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Anglers must launch and pickup in Cameron & Calcasieu Parish.
Tournament End Time
Weigh in will take place at [WEIGH-IN LOCATION]. The scale opens at 3:00 PM & closes at 3:30 PM. Anglers must arrive and be in line before the scale closes. See the WEIGH-IN section below for rules.

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 3:00 PM
Scale Closes: 3:30 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 3:30 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 3:30 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR / CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

Eligibility
In order to earn Angler of the Year (AOY) points or a Championship Qualification,
an angler must be a paid BCKFC member in good standing at the time of the tournament in which
those points or qualifications are earned. To be eligible to receive an invitation to the
2026 BCKFC Championship, an angler must also have entered at least
three (3) 2026 Championship Series tournaments or have purchased the
2026 BCKFC Season Pass.

Championship Qualification
The top 10% of anglers on the leaderboard for each Championship Series tournament earn a
Championship Qualification toward the 2026 BCKFC Championship.
At the conclusion of the five Championship Series tournaments, anglers who earned a Championship Qualification
through
tournament placement and meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to compete in the Championship.
If fewer than 45 anglers qualify through tournament placement, the remaining invitations will be
issued based on AOY standings among anglers who meet the eligibility requirements. Forty five anglers will be
invited to compete in the Championship.

AOY Points
AOY points are awarded at each qualifying tournament. 1st place receives 300 points, 2nd place receives
299 points, 3rd place receives 298 points, and points continue downward by one for each subsequent
finishing position. Eligible anglers who weigh in at least one legal fish will receive AOY points based on their
finishing
position. When applicable, eligible anglers who do not weigh in a legal fish (“skunked”) but who check in at the
weigh-in
will receive 100 AOY points.

AOY Standings
AOY standings used to determine Championship invitations will be calculated using each angler’s
best three (3) finishes from the five Championship Series tournaments. Final AOY standings, which include the BCKFC
Championship, will be calculated using each angler’s best four (4) finishes from the six total
events consisting of the five Championship Series tournaments plus the Championship.

AOY Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie in the final AOY standings, the tie will be broken based on
placement in the 2026 BCKFC Championship, with the higher finishing angler receiving the higher AOY
ranking.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

Fall n Tide XXI
2026-10-10 | Delta Marina, 317 Rosemarie Dr., Buras, LA, 70041, United States
Details coming soon…!
EVENT INFORMATION AND OFFICIAL RULES
Sunday, September 13th 2026

Last day to register for guaranteed Fall N Tide 2026 shirt. If you after this day you may not get a shirt.
Last day for any additional shirt orders.

Friday, October 9th 2026

6:00pm – Dinner and Captain’s Bag pickup
7:00pm – Captain’s Meeting
8:00pm – Tournament Registration Closes
8:00pm til’ – Hangout

Saturday, October 10th 2026

12:00am – Launch (anytime after midnight)
6:00am – Lines in (fishing begins)
3:00pm – Weigh in line opens at Delta Marina
4:00pm – Weigh in line closes at Delta Marina
5:30pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Awards followed by raffles
8:30pm til’ – Hangout

RODEO CATEGORIES
This year Fall N Tide is a rodeo style tournament.
REDFISH
While the largest legally allowed redfish is 27″ we limit max length to 26″ to prevent anglers from accidentally bringing in illegal oversized fish that might be close.

Heaviest Redfish
Min Length: 18″
Max Length: 26″

SPECKLED TROUT

Heaviest Speckled Trout
Min Length: 13″

FLOUNDER

Heaviest Flounder

LEOPARD REDFISH

Most spots on a redfish. Must be more than 2

HEAVIEST ALTERNATE FISH

Cannot be a catfish
Examples: Black Drum, Sheepshead

WEIGH-IN

Scale Opens: 3:00 PM
Scale Closes: 4:00 PM

DO NOT BE LATE! You must physically appear in line with your fish and sign in no later than
exactly 4:00 PM, not a second past. The official time will be determined by the cell phone of the
appointed timekeeper. Weigh-ins will continue for all participants who are in line by 4:00 PM. Any entrant not
in line by this time will be considered late and will not be allowed to weigh their catch or qualify for awards or
points. Proxy sign-ins are not allowed.

There will be no culling fish at the weigh in table. You should have your fish culled before getting to the weigh
in table.

Only authorized persons will be allowed in the weigh-in station. Please try not
to distract these volunteers while they go about their tasks. Weighed / Entered fish may or may not be returned
as per the weigh-master’s discretion.

Preservation of Fish
All parts of all fish should be placed on ice and maintained for freshness. Fish will only be accepted for the
weigh-in if they are in a cooler bag, ice chest or other appropriate container that also contains ice. The entire
fish should be in the container. Do not appear at the weigh-in with fish that are on a stringer and are not iced in
a proper container or bag. Practices such as "air drying" fish or parts of fish, or using salt in your fish bag, are
strictly prohibited.

Measuring Fish
Fish will be bent, loosened and manipulated before being measured with a pinched
tail laid flat on the measuring board. Tails of trout and flounder will be manually pinched to obtain maximum length
as per the instructions found in the Louisiana Fishing Regulations, 2026 pamphlet. Tails of larger redfish will be
pinched using the standardized tool attached to the measuring board, which, if needed and used, will be moved to the
25.50” line to pinch the tail of larger redfish.

Over/Under Sized Fish
Anglers possessing a legal fish that does not meet the size requirements of the tournament will be granted an
opportunity to replace that fish with an alternate fish that does meet the tournament size requirements. If the
second fish also fails to meet the tournament size requirements the angler will be disqualified.

All fish must be legal, as outlined in the 2026 LDWF Fishing Regulations Brochure, AT THE TIME OF WEIGH-IN. Anglers possessing illegal fish will be
disqualified. KEEP IN MIND that iced fish will shrink. A just barely 18″ redfish might be a 17.8″ redfish when you
get to the weigh-in.

Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie, the first angler to have signed in will be considered the winner while the other
angler will be dropped to the next position.

GENERAL RULES

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to
participate with a parent or legal guardian signature on the release form. All participants represent that they
are physically and mentally competent and fit and able to participate. By entering, all participants agree to
assume all risks of personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property and further agree to indemnify and
hold BCFKC, its officers, members, agents, and sponsors harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly from participation.

FISHING LICENSE
All anglers must possess all licenses and permits required by law to catch or
harvest any species eligible in this tournament.

KAYAK/WATERCRAFT REGULATIONS
ALLOWED PROPULSION METHODS: Paddle, pedal, pole and electric motor. See additional requirements for motors below.

MOTOR ELIGIBILITY: Only one electric motor may be attached to the kayak. It must be attached to
the kayak in a safe manner for operation and meet the following criteria:

Maximum of 3 HP or 155 foot-pound thrust.
Dual-prop motors operated by a single power source are allowed if manufactured and sold as a single unit.

WATERCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: Must be a vessel the manufacturer identifies and sells as a kayak, including: inflatable
kayaks, modular kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes. Catamaran-style personal fishing vessels are
allowed if they comply with all other regulations. Other watercraft may be approved by the BCKFC
Board prior to competition.
PROHIBITED WATERCRAFT: The following are NOT allowed: soloskiffs or vessels marketed as skiffs,
homemade kayaks, sailboats, jon boats, pirogues, coracles, rowboats, dinghies, skiffs, float tubes, inflatable
rafts, rigid inflatable boats (e.g., Zodiac), pontoon boats, pontoon-style pond boats, twin-hull watercraft, or
similar.

WATERCRAFT SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Vessel must be at least 9 feet and shorter than 18
feet.
ANCHOR SYSTEMS: Both manual and motorized anchor systems are permitted.
DEPTH FINDERS: Depth finders and fish finders are allowed.
WADE FISHING AND BANK FISHING: Contestants may wade fish or fish off the bank only if they
remain within 100 feet of their launched paddle craft. “Launched” means the
kayak is partly in fishable water (not in a parking lot puddle).
PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Mother-shipping, tethering, holding, or any transportation coordination with
non-competitors is strictly prohibited.
KAYAK INSPECTION: By entering the tournament, contestants agree to have their kayak inspected by BCKFC
personnel.

WATER COURTESY / ENCROACHMENT
Do your best not to disturb someone else’s fishing area, by encroachment, or
noise. An angler officially establishes his/her fishing area by having their craft anchored in place. If you
come upon an angler in an egress area, as quietly as you can, ask which side he or she would like you to cross
at. A good rule of thumb is that if you can both cast to a common point you’re too close. Respect others and use
the golden rule.

PROTESTS
All protests must be written and submitted electronically (text/email/direct
message from social media) within 30 minutes of the conclusion of “weigh in” to be considered. The tournament
director is the final authority on deciding the merits/outcomes of a protest. All anglers are encouraged
to report cheating.

CHEATING/FOUL PLAY
All anglers are encouraged to report violations. Cheating and contest fraud in a
fishing tournament is a felony crime in the state of Louisiana. Bayou Coast will enforce a zero-tolerance policy
with regard to cheating.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
All participants, by signing up, agree to take a polygraph examination if
requested. Any participant can be asked to submit to a polygraph examination. No explanation shall be required
from the hosts of the tournament as to why a specific individual is asked to submit to a polygraph examination.
Refusal to submit to or failure of a polygraph examination will result in disqualification from the tournament,
forfeiture of any and all prizes / awards, and potential banishment from all future Bayou Coast events. No
refunds for tournament fees will be granted for person(s) refusing to submit to or failing a polygraph
examination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entry
form. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event
activities. Please DO NOT let your competitive nature push you into doing dangerous things. You must agree to
the Waiver to participate. The Waiver is in the online registration page linked below. BE SAFE, BE SEEN, AND
WEAR YOUR PFD!

COMMUNICATION
No electronic communication with non-registered anglers during tournament hours,
unless not fishing related (your spouse/kids, work, etc). No pre-arranged coordination with any non-registered
anglers on the water for the purpose of scouting or locating fish during tournament hours.

PFD REQUIREMENT
You must properly wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD while afloat in your
watercraft during all Bayou Coast events. PFD’s must be worn outside of the angler’s outermost layer of
clothing. Failure to comply with this rule during competition could result in disqualification from the
tournament. Disqualification will be determined by the Tournament Director based on investigation of any
specific incident. PFD’s may only be briefly removed on the water for the purpose of adding, removing, or
adjusting clothing while an angler is stationary and not actively fishing.

RULE CHANGES
Interpretation of rules is exclusively left to the Tournament Directors and Bayou
Coast Officers. The decisions of this group are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal. Please do
your part in not providing a reason to place them in a position where they must make rulings, decisions, etc.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, and when in doubt…do the right thing.

CATCH REQUIREMENTS
Each participant must catch their own fish. You may not give fish to another
participant. You may not net a fish for another (adult) participant. Youths should hook and retrieve their own
catch. A parent/guardian may net fish for them and may handle the fish once it is netted (including pictures in
CPS events). In CPS events, anglers (participant or not) may not aid in taking pictures of fish in any
way.

DRONE/UAS USAGE
Tournament participants are not allowed to use unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
during the tournament day(or official practice days) to scout for fish, spy on other anglers, or any other means
that may be viewed as benefiting/advancing their fishing.

WEATHER
Tournament days may be shortened or canceled due to unsafe weather or water
conditions. The decision to shorten or to cancel will be left totally to the discretion of the Tournament
Director. A 4-hour period shall constitute a day of fishing.

REFUND POLICY
There will be no refunds available. Should the event date change for any reason,
an announcement will be made, and a refund grace period allowed for anglers who cannot make the new date.

FOOD & FUN PASS
If you aren’t planning on competing but still want to come hang out at Paddlepalooza XXII, the Food & Fun pass is for you. It includes a Long Sleeve Performance shirt if purchased by September 14th 2026 and a wristband for food and drinks.

BCKFC Championship 2026
2026-11-07 | LA-1
Details coming soon…

Turkey Trout Fish Out 2026
2026-11-21 | Cypremort Point State Park, 306 Beach Ln, Cypremort Point, Louisiana, 70538
