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2026 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 - 2026 Season COMING SOON

Bryant's Camp Open Catfish Tournaments


May 16, 30 

June 20

September 19

October 10


RULES:

*No membership fees. Maximum of two people per boat. $60 per boat. ($10

launch included in entry

1. Starting numbers MUST be checked in by designated ending time or you

WILL be disqualified

2. 5 fish limit per boat

3. May use artificial lures & live bait

4. Boats must be equipped with a working live well

5. NO dead fish will be weighed

6. All Anglers must fish from the boat - no rods in hand if you exit the boat

7. Ties will take two places and be split

8. Bryants Camp is NOT responsible for any liabilities

2026 SENIORS OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT

The 2026 SENIORS OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT is where we will start today.
**We are currently gathering Sponsors of this event as we speak, and we are excited to share some of these kind folks with you now. Rules are posted below as well. More to come -stay tuned!

* DATE:             SATURDAY NIGHT JUNE 20th 2026th
* ENTRY FEE:    $100.00 PER TEAM - 100% PAYBACK TO FIELD
* TIME:             7:00 P.M. - 3:00 A.M
* REGISTRATION WILL OPEN @ 5:30 p.m. at weigh booth
* LOCATION:  PANDORA MARINA 

RULES:
#1. You must be 50 Years of age or older to participate in this event. This includes your partner for the event. No exceptions!
#2. 5 Fish Limit
#3. 12 Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.
#4. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed- Tail Fanned -Courtesy Board will be provided.
#5. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed at weigh in.
#6. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#7. Pandora Cove is Off Limits from the Water Slide at Far side of cove to the Gas Pump area on the Marina.
#8. You must have your boat number in the Can at the weigh in booth prior to 3:00 a.m. No exceptions 

USA Bassin' Night TournAment

7:00 PM - 3:00 AM 

JUNE 20

JULY 11

JULY 25

AUGUST 8

AUGUST 22

Herrington Lake Bass Tournaments

HERRINGTON LAKE BASS TOURNAMENTS “2026”
                  (All Tournaments are NTBA Qualifiers)
*Membership is $10.00 per person.  Regular tournaments are $40.00 per person or $65.00 per boat.
Maximum two people per boat.  Includes $10.00 launch fee.
*Tournament Members may fish with a guest.  A guest can only fish one Tournament without paying $10.00 membership.

Day Tournaments
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
March 7,14,21,28
April 4, 11, 18, 25


NIGHT Tournaments
7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
May 1,8,15,22,29
June 5,12,19,26
July 3,10,17,24,29
Aug. 7,14,21,28
Sept. 4,11


FISH-OFF  Saturday, September 19, 2026   7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

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 end of 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.  No trolling.
8.  All boats must be equipped with live wells able to keep a limit of 5 fish alive.
9.  All ties will take 2 places and be divided by 2, unless last place, then will be split.
10 Club will not be responsible for liabilities.
11.Age 16 & under may fish for free When Accompanied my an Adult.


Additional Info you may Call or email:
Robbie Sargent 859-583-1618 sargentsmarine@hotmail.com
Patrick Becknell 859-407-9606
Alfred Holt 859-325-6231

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