Chester County Bass Masters Upper Bay Open # 1
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
We are certified Tournaments for Contingency Money available from these 9 sponsors, see their websites for what is available for winning one of our Opens.
Power Pole - Captains Cash Contingency
Bass Cat Boats - Quest Cash Contingency
Caymas Boats - Caymas Cash
Ranger Boats - Ranger Cup Rewards
Nitro Boats - Nitro Rewards
Tracker Boats -Tracker Rewards
Triton Boats - Triton Gold Rewards
Skeeter Boats - Skeeter Real Money
Phoenix Boats - First Flight Cash
You must be signed up for each Companies Contingency Awards and follow their rules to claim the Cash.
Tournament Sponsors :
Bass Tech Sonar
Bass University
Blitz Outdoors
Eastern Marine of Newark
Trailer Parts Superstore of Newark
Accu-Cull
Steak & Main - Northeast Md.
Jim Schmucker's Fiberglass Repair
MRL Marine - New Castle, De.
Hershey Auto Museum
Vexan Fishing
Premier Marine - Middle River Md.
Paul's Plastering
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle
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Entry fee: $100.00 per boat ( this includes the $10 Lunker )
Prize money: 80% payback
Registration : 4:30 - 6:00 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina)
Launch: First light ( 6:00 a.m. )
Lunker Pool :100% payback.
Pay 1 spot per 10 boats
Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per boat.
One Time $ 20 Bass Team Championship fee per boat.
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$ 60.00 Side Option Pot.
Payout for the Option Pot.
1 - 10 boats - 1 spot paid 100 %
11 - 20 boats - 2 spots paid (60% / 40 % )
21 boats and over 3 spots paid ( 60 / 30 / 10 )
The Side Option Pot is strictly voluntary and does not figure into the regular winnings from the normal $ 100.00 TX entry fee.
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Online payment and registration:
Info can be found pinned at the top of this page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2pbEgSUrc3LeB495/
Cash Lunker
$ 100.00 Susquehanna Fishing Tackle gift card to the Second Lunker
RULES:
1 - 5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 15 inches ( short fish brought to scales will result in loss of biggest fish )
2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish - does not reduce Lunker weight
3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait
4 - All 2026 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply
5 - All boats must be equipped with a factory installed operational aerated live well (10 gal min.)
6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available
7 - All boats must be inspected before launching
8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted
9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you are
disqualified. Late penalty is also applied to Lunker weight
10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification
11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats
12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited
13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins
14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final
15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in.
16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat
17 - Solo entries are allowed
18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.
19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and kill switch attached when boat is in gear.
20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.
21 - Off Limits :
Inside the diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks.