Fishing Contest
June 12, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught wins a 16 qt. Colman cooler. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
We have 2 contests going on today. 1 for all members and 1 just for kid’s 8 years old and under. We hope to see you here.
August 14
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught wins a 16 qt Coleman cooler. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
August 14
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Alright kiddos 8 years old and younger, this is your chance to show the grown-ups just how fishing is done! Grab your fishing poles, bait, sunglasses, hats, chairs and have fun fishing in the kids pond. The rules are only kid’s 8 years of age and younger may be in this contest. They must be the only one fishing, but may receive guidance if needed. They must use a kid’s rod & reel pole that features a princess, prince, superhero or cartoon character to qualify. The largest fish caught wins a $20.00 SBEA gift certificate redeemable at the lake store.
Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 28 & 29
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This event is for members, family members and their guest only. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 28. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24 hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on Aug. 28 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. Weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp on Aug. 29; however you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the entire time. You may pre-register at the lake store and pay your $25 entry fee or pay any time to enter the fishing tournament The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on Aug. 29. If you do not present your fish by that time you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10:00 p.m. on Aug. 28. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on Aug. 28.
Pizza with Santa – Santa’s coming to town Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., SBEA Recreation Area.
More information to follow
Last Trout Tournament of the Season
Saturday March 12
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest trout caught wins a Okuma spinning rod & reel combo. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger. These fish must be legal size and alive.
Lunker Catfish Tournament
May 21 & 22
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Entry fee is $25.00 and $5.00 if you want to enter the largest Catfish caught. Registration starts at 7 a.m., tournament at 8 a.m. on May 21. Weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp on May 22: however you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the entire time. You may pre-register at the lake store before May 21 or the day of the event. Once the tournament fish have been stocked on the 20th, there will be no fishing until the tournament starts. There are 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water.
Tournament is for SBEA members and their Guests only.
Largest Fish Contest
May 28, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest fish caught wins a High Tech jumbo fishing basket. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger. These fish must be legal size and alive.
Catfish Tournament
August 13, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught wins a Magic Quiet Air Plus minnow bucket. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger. These fish must be legal size and alive.
Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 27 & 28 – Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This event is for members, family members and their guest only. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on Aug. 27 and the tournament will start at 8 a.m. On Aug. 28, the weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store and pay your $25 entry fee before Aug. 27 or the day of the event. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on Aug. 28. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until midnight on Aug. 27. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on Aug. 27. We will have hotdogs available.
* *We are working on different categories to which we will be giving away prizes for:
First female to weigh in a fish, first legal fish to be registered, youngest fisherman, first 3 creel registered, etc. Watch our Facebook page for more information. **
Catfish Tournament
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday – Monday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Largest catfish caught from all 3 days combined wins a Zebco rod & reel combo. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
