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2025 Herrington Lake Fishing tournaments

Summer may be on it's way out, but we've still got some fishing to do!!  We host some of the largest tournaments in Central Kentucky. We've been a bass fishing paradise since 1925.

Herrington Lake Bass Tournaments - 2025 Season

2025 Renegade Series

The 2025 RENEGADE SERIES SCHEDULE is posted below. These events will take place on the dates listed below. If you have question -direct those inquiries to, 

Chris Lasley            # 859-494-3228   DIRECTOR
Everette Lasley       # 859-881-8962   CO-DIRECTOR

SCHEDULE:
** The March 16 tournament opener we will be giving away (2) Johnny Morris signature rods. All boat chips will be placed in bucket and one boat will win (2) spinning rods 6’8” medium extra fast. $360 value. Drawing will be at payouts.

MARCH 16th, 2025     7:00 a.m. (or safe light)- 3:00 p.m.
April 6th,        2025     7:00 a.m. (or safe light)- 3:00 p.m.
April 13th,      2025     7:00 a.m. (or safe light)- 3:00 p.m.
May 11th,       2025     7:00 a.m. (or safe light)- 3:00 p.m.
May 25th,       2025     7:00 a.m. (or safe light)- 3:00 p.m.

RENEGADE CLASSIC DATES:  Times TBA
October 16th, 17th, 18th
Location: Lake Barkley
Ramp: Kuttawa Harbor Ramp

**REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR RENEGADE SERIES.

B&B BAIT AND TACKLE/MARINE WORKS 4th ANNUAL "OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"

B&B BAIT AND TACKLE/MARINE WORKS 4th ANNUAL
"OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"
$2,000.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
100% PAYBACK

* DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 26th, 2025. (Daytime Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. est.
* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).

Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass. 

#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned -Courtesy Board will be provided.

#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.

#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water. 

#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps 

#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day.

BLUEGRASS COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

BLUEGRASS COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT
$1,000.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
100% PAYBACK

* DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 5th, 2025. (Spring Daytime Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. est.
* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).

Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass. 

#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned -Courtesy Board will be provided.

#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.

#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water. 

#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps 

#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day

HERRINGTON LAKE BASS CLUB TOURNAMENTS 2025 (PANDORA MARINA)

*All Tournaments are NTBA Qualifiers
Schedule:
(( *DAY Tournaments ))
Safe Light – 3:00 P.M.
March 1 ,8, 5, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26

*Note to participants our March 22, April 12, & April 26
Tournaments will coincide with Trifecta tournaments.

***You can, fish both tournaments. (Both with 5 Fish Limits)

(( *NIGHT Tournaments ))
7:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13 ,20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept. 5, 12

FISH-OFF Saturday, September 20, 2025
7:00PM-3:00AM
*Membership is $10.00 per person.  Regular tournaments are $40.00 per person or $65.00 per boat.  Includes $10.00 launch fee.  Tournament members may fish with one guest.  A guest can only fish One tournament without paying $10.00 membership fee.
Rules:
1. *Five fish limit per boat.
2. Fish 6 regular tournaments to qualify for fish-off.  If you fish 10 regular tournaments, you fish free in Fish-Off.  You can buy two tournaments.
3. Starting numbers will be drawn before each tournament.  Any number NOT in can before the end of the tournament will be disqualified.
4. All KY, Smallmouth & Largemouth must be 12 inches measured on a golden rule.
5. Only 1 dead fish will be weighed.
6. All fishing must be done with artificial bait only, (NO live bait).
7. All fishing must be done from the boat; anglers are not permitted to leave the boat to land a fish.
8. No trolling.
9. All boats must be equipped with live wells able to keep a limit of 5 fish alive.
     10. All ties will take 2 places and be divided by 2, unless last place, then will be split.
     11. The Bass Club will not be responsible for liabilities.
     12. Age 16 and under may fish for free when accompanied by an adult.

*Additional Info you may call or email:  Robbie Sargent 859-583-1618  sargentsmarine@hotmail.com

MERCER COUNTY TOURISM/MARINE WORKS "KING OF THE LAKE" OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT

MERCER COUNTY TOURISM/MARINE WORKS "KING OF THE LAKE"
"OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"
$2,500.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
100% PAYBACK
(Prizes and Awards will be given at this event)
* DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 21st, 2025. (Night Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. est.

* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).
Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.
#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned - Courtesy Board will be provided.
#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.
#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps
#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day.

ALL TRADES CONSTRUCTION LLC. "OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"

ALL TRADES CONSTRUCTION LLC.
"OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"
$1,000.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
100% PAYBACK
* DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 7th, 2025. (Night Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. est.

* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).
Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.
#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned - Courtesy Board will be provided.
#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.
#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps
#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day.

Bryant's Camp Thursday night Tournaments 2025

Dates & Times:
May 1,8,15,22,29
June 5,12,19,26
July 3,10,17,24,31
August 7,14,21,28
September 4,11,8,25
October 2
THURSDAYS 7p -11p

FISH-OFF - Saturday October 4th  7am-3pm

*MUST fish 7 regular tournaments to qualify for fish-off. Anglers who fish 12 will fish in Fish-Off for FREE. Thursday Pay outs will be 1 place per 5 boats. Pay outs for the Fish-Off will be posted later in the season, pending sponsors. 

RULES:
*No membership fees. Maximum of two people per boat. Regular tournaments are $60 per team OR $35 per single angler.
1. Starting numbers MUST be in the can by designated ending time or you WILL be disqualified
2. 5 fish limit per boat
3. All large mouth, small mouth, and KY bass must be 12 in. on a golden rule
4. Artificial lures only
5. Boats must be equipped with a working live well
6. 1 Dead Fish will be weighed – no short fish
7. All Anglers must fish from the boat – no rods in hand if you exit the boat
8. No trolling
9. Ties will take two places and be split
10. Bryants Camp is NOT responsible for any liabilities

*If you'd like a printed schedule, they are hanging on the door by the launch box, or I will have them on Thursday nights @ registration.

Contact info:
Jase Watkins – (859) 339-3183
Kristin Watkins (859) 339-6271
Email – bryantscampretreat@gmail.com

Bryant's Camp Open Tournament 2025

Bryant's Camp OPEN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2025

Tournament Times and Dates

*March 9th Sunday and March 23rd Sunday 8 am- 4

Pm

*April 13th Sunday and April 27th Sunday 7:30am:

3:30pm

*May 10th (Saturday) and May 18th (Sunday) 7am-3pm

June 7th (NIGHT TOURNAMENT) 7 pm - 3 am

*June 14th (Night) 7pm - 3 am

*June 28th (Night) 7pm - 3 am

*July 12th (2nd Annual All Nighter) 7pm - 7am

SPONSORED!!

* July 26th (Night) 7pm - 3am

*August 9th (Night) 7pm - 3 am

*August 30th (Night) 7pm - 3 am

*September 6th (Night) 7pm-3am


2025 OPEN TOURNAMENT RULES:

1.) $100.00 Per Boat - You can fish by yourself- Full

Entry Required if you fish alone! *Launch Fee

Included.

2.) 5 Fish Limit- Largemouth, Spotted, and Smallmouth

Bass Only- 12 Inch Size Limit. Measured Tail Fanned-

Mouth Closed

3.) No Culling in Parking Lot-You will be disqualified if

you cull after trailering.

4.) 1lb Penalty for Short Fish (ONLY 1 ALLOWED)

5.) 1lb Penalty for Dead Fish

6.) Artificial Lures Only

7.) You must have your chip in at the appropriate end

time or you will be disqualified.

Information and Contact: Jase Watkins or Kristin

Bryant's Camp Tournaments 859-339-5452

LEXINGTON WINNELSON "OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"

LEXINGTON WINNELSON
"OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"
$1,000.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
100% PAYBACK

* DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 28th, 2025. (Night Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. est.
* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).
Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.
#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned - Courtesy Board will be provided.
#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.
#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps
#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day.

GWINN ISLAND BASS CLUB TOURNAMENTS 2025

TBD



20th ANNUAL ROCKY TOP SHELL OPEN TOURNAMENT

20th ANNUAL ROCKY TOP SHELL
"OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"
$2,000.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
$500.00 BIG BASS BONUS
100% PAYBACK

* DATE: SATURDAY JULY 26th, 2025. (Night Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. est.
* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).
Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.
#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned - Courtesy Board will be provided.
#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.
#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps
#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day.

Autosound Open Bass Tournament

AUTOSOUND OF LEXINGTON

" OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT"
$1,000.00 GUARANTEED 1st PLACE
100% PAYBACK

* DATE: SATURDAY August 9th, 2025. (Night Event)
* LOCATION: PANDORA MARINA
* TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. est.
* ENTRY FEE $100.00 Per Boat (Includes Big Bass and Launch).
Rules:
#1. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.
#2. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned - Courtesy Board will be provided.
#3. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.
#4. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#5. Pandora Cove Off Limits from Slide to Gas Pumps
#6. All teams must have their chip in the designated turn in area by turn in time or you will forfeit your catch for the day.

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