Wild Valley Bass Classic Fishing Tournament Rules & Registration

Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Aylesford Lake, Nova Scotia (Loon Lake included)
Species: Smallmouth Bass

1. Registration & Entry

  • All anglers must register before 6:45 AM on tournament day.

  • Register online by completing the form below and sending an e-transfer to register@wildvalley.ca.
  • Register at Wild Valley Supply Co. - 38 Hwy 358, Greenwich, Nova Scotia
  • Register on tournament day between 6:15-6:45, CASH ONLY.
  • SAVE $10 Early bird registration ends June 1st! ($70)

  • Tournament will begin with a trickle start at 7:00 AM sharp.

  • Trickle start order will be determined by registration order. 1st registered and paid in full goes 1st and so on. 

  • Entry fee is $80 per boat (after June 1) and must be paid in full prior to launch.

  • Lunker categories - +$5 for bass and +$5 for pickerel.

2. Legal Fishing Times

  • Fishing is only allowed between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

  • All boats must be back at the launch site no later than 3:00 PM. Late return will result in disqualification.

3. Eligibility & Team Rules

  • Anglers may fish solo or in teams of two per boat.

  • All anglers must hold a valid Nova Scotia sportfishing license.

4. Equipment & Methods

  • Only artificial lures are allowed (no live or prepared bait).

  • Only casting, spinning, or fly rods may be used.

  • Trolling is allowed.

5. Catch Limits & Weigh-In

  • Maximum 3 bass per team may be presented for weigh-in.

  • Only smallmouth bass are eligible.

  • All fish must be alive at weigh-in to qualify for prizes.

  • Lunker biggest pickerel does not have to be alive at weigh-ins. 

6. Weigh-In Process

  • Weigh-in begins at 3:00 PM sharp.

  • Teams must check in and have their fish ready by 3:15 PM.

  • The winning team will be determined by the highest weight of 3 combined bass.

  • In case of a tie, the team with the largest single fish will win.

7. Prizes & Awards

  • Prizes will be awarded for:

    • Heaviest total bag 1st, 2nd and 3rd (max 3 fish - bass only)

    • Biggest bass (by weight)

    • Biggest pickerel (by weight)

  • Prizes include:

    • 1st Place - $500 cash (minimum, depending on entries), Wild Valley Custom Jerseys and Trucker Hats
    • 2nd Place - St. Croix, MojoBass 7'1" Spinning Rod - Value $219.99, Wild Valley Custom Jerseys
    • 3rd Place - To be announced, Wild Valley Custom Trucker Hats
    • Lunker Pool Biggest Bass - All $5 registrations for biggest bass pool
    • Lunker Pool Biggest Pickerel - All $5 registrations for biggest pickerel pool

8. Sportsmanship & Conduct

  • All provincial fishing and boating laws must be followed.

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct, littering, or harassment of other participants will result in disqualification.

9. Safety

  • All participants must wear a Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, or the US Coast Guard-approved PFD when the boat is under power.

  • Boats must have all legally required safety equipment.

10. Disputes

  • Any disputes or rule violations must be reported to the tournament director before final results are announced.

  • The decision of the tournament officials is final.

 

 

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