Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club

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 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.
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.
