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 - 2024 Season
The Return of the Trifecta
2025 TRIFECTA Rules, Fees and Tournament Information.
Please Read Carefully:
#1. 2025 TRIFECTA Membership fee will be $20.00 Per Person. (One Time Fee).
#2. Members are “physically” required to fish a minimum of 4 of the 5 qualifiers to make the Classic. *Members will be allowed to purchase 1 tournament only and will count as an entry for the Classic, making a total of 5 which is required to go to the Classic. (This is solely to engage participation throughout the Series).
#3. 2025 TRIFECTA ENTRY FEE is $110.00 Per Team. You may fish by yourself but will be responsible for full amount of Entry Fee.
#4. In 2025, A Polygraph Test may be authorized at tournament committee’s discretion at any time. We have our contacts in line that can expedite this service in a timely manner.
(Notice): IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CHEAT OUR FISHERMEN-WE WILL PROSECUTE! *This Tournament was established for the Fishermen by the Fishermen, and we have set the bar high for excellence in our Series. Don’t be that person that ruins it for everyone and your chance to fish tournaments ever again! This is a ZERO TOLERANCE situation.
#5. Registrations will be online only. No exceptions! Please fill out our form on our Herrington Lake Bass Tournaments Facebook page for an easy registration process.
#6. 12” Inch Size Limit on Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass. (Lake Herrington Size Limit).
#7. The TRIFECTA CLASSIC Fish Size Limit and Requirements may change. This is based on Classic Location.
#8. 1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish. Measured Mouth Closed-Tail Fanned -Courtesy Board will be provided.
#9. 1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish. Only 1 Dead Fish allowed.
#10. Teams may not exit the boat at any time to fish or access water that cannot be reached by boat. DO NOT get out of the boat unless you have an emergency. Disqualification will occur.
#11. Artificial Lures only in our Series
#12. No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish must be culled in the water.
#13. 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.
#14. Please recognize and respect all KDFW laws and regulations. If you receive a Citations or Tickets disqualification will occur.
#15. Life Jackets to be worn by all competitors anytime the big motor is in use. Let’s be safe everyone.
#16. If you are participating in the 2025 Trifecta Events, we will require that you have current insurance on your boat or boat that you will be using in competition.
#17. **By registering in the Trifecta Series, you agree to release {Trifecta Series and any and all affiliates, supporters, workers or sponsors, from all liability relating to injuries or damages that may occur {during the Trifecta Events.} each member agrees to hold {Trifecta Series} entirely free from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.
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Questions, concerns or general information needed, reach me by email trifectaseries@gmail.com or you may contact me directly here on Facebook messenger or by calling 859-509-6660
August, 2024
I would also like to recognize these other important businesses and partners that are on board for some additional big things in our Series for 2025.I cant wait to share these things with you all in the coming weeks ahead. We are just really excited for all the Anglers in our Series to be able to fish for the best payout anywhere in our Tournament Community. Thanks again to these special people below.
* Mercer County Tourism
* SGM Paving Inc. - Shawn Murphy
* Lexington Winnelson - Barry Bowmer
* Rocky Top Shell - Candy and David Gibson
* Greater Lexington Insurance - Jerry Kroggel and Staff
* Marine Works - Rick Bartley
* Pandora Marina - Josh Bartley
2025 TRIFECTA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
1). B&B Bait and Tackle TRIFECTA Qualifier #1. Saturday March 22nd,2025 - 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Daytime) Pandora Marina/Lake Herrington. $1,000.00 Minimum Guaranteed 1st Place.
2). Bluegrass Commercial Properties TRIFECTA Qualifier #2. Saturday April 12th,2025 - 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Daytime) Pandora Marina/Lake Herrington. $1,000.00 Minimum Guaranteed 1st Place
3). Backwater Outfitters TRIFECTA Qualifier #3. Saturday April 26th,2025 - 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Daytime) Pandora Marina/Lake Herrington. $1,000.00 Minimum Guaranteed 1st Place
4). D & L Tackle TRIFECTA Qualifier #4. Saturday May 17th,2025 - 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Daytime) Pandora Marina/Lake Herrington. $1,000.00 Minimum Guaranteed 1st Place
5). All Trades Inc. TRIFECTA Qualifier #5. Saturday June 21st,2025 - 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. (Night) Pandora Marina/Lake Herrington. $1,000.00 Minimum Guaranteed 1st Place
September 11, 2024
I would like to officially welcome Mercer County Tourism to our Trifecta Series for the upcoming 2025 Season. The Series is more than ecstatic to have Mercer County represent our Series as well as supportive in future opportunities with our Series. Mercer County has many great places to visit as well as activities throughout the year and we want to help Mercer County engage with more people and invite them to visit our community. Harrodsburg, Burgin, Salvisa covers a very large area here in the County. We all want to certainly give back to Mercer County Tourism for believing in our series and what it represents to this area. We know that our Gas Stations, restaurants, local businesses and all the great folks that represent some unique activities throughout the year will appreciate your support from our Trifecta membership. Remember to shop and support your local businesses.
NOW!!!! The BIG NEWS.
I am so happy and excited to announce that the Mercer County Tourism has gotten on board with a participation sum of $5,000.00 that will go into our Classic Fund for our 2025 TRIFECTA CLASSIC Tournament.
Make no mistake- The TRIFECTA is BACK and in a BIG WAY!
Thank you, Mercer County Tourism, for believing in us.
Visit today.
Bryant's Camp Thursday night Tournaments
We're very excited to have you! We hope you enjoy this 2024 Fishing Season with us!
Here's the Scoop:
This is an OPEN Tournament
This Tournament is open to ANY Angler that would like to Participate. Anglers MUST fish 7 Regular Tournaments to
qualify for the 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.
No membership fees. Maximum of two people per boat. Regular tournaments are $60 per team OR $35 per single angler. Fish-Off is $50 Per Qualified Angler.
DATES
Thursday's
7pm - 11pm
May 2,9,16,23,30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11,18,25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 5, 12, 19, 26
October 3
Fish-Off
October 5
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
Bryant's Camp Open Tournament
Bryant's Camp OPEN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2024
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Tournament Times and Dates
*March 17th Sunday and March 31st Sunday 8 am- 4 Pm
*April 14th Sunday and April 28th Sunday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
*May 4th (Saturday) and May 18th (Saturday) 7 am - 3 pm
*June 1st (NIGHT TOURNAMENT) 7 pm - 3 am
*June 15th (Night) 7pm - 3 am
*June 22nd (Night) 7pm - 3 am
*July 13th (Night) 7pm - 3 am
*July 27th (Night) 7pm - 7am - All Nighter - *Tentative
*August 10th (Night) 7pm - 3 am
*August 24th (Night) 7pm - 3 am
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
Pandora/Marine Works 2024 Tuesday Tournaments
The Tuesday Night Tournaments will start on Tuesday May the 14th and will run through September the 17th. This is a Total of 18 Events throughout the Summer Months.
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TIMES:
Registration will begin at 5:45 P.M. at Weigh in Booth here at Pandora.
Tournament Times are
7:00 P.M until Midnight 12:00 A.M
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ENTRY FEE:
$70.00 Per Team. Includes Launch Fee and Big Fish - 100% PAYBACK TO THE TOURNAMENT FIELD!
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RULES:
*5 Fish Limit - Largemouth, Smallmouth, Ky Spotted Bass Only Measured Mouth Closed and Tail Fanned
*1 Pound Penalty for Short Fish
*1 Pound Penalty for Dead Fish
*No Culling in Parking Lot. All Fish Must be Culled from the Water
*Pandora Cove is Off Limits from Waterslide on Point across to Pandora Gas Pumps
*Artificial Lures Only
*Do not exit boat to access a fishing location or to land a fish. *I will disqualify you in every case. No exceptions.
Have your boat number turned in at the weigh booth no later than 12 Midnight- You will be disqualified. No exceptions!
Let’s have some fun everyone. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
GWINN ISLAND BASS CLUB TOURNAMENTS 2024
All Tournaments are NTBA Qualifiers
DAY Tournaments
7:30AM – 3:30PM
March 2,9,16,23,30
April 6,13,20,27
NIGHT Tournaments
7:00PM – 1:00AM
May 3,10,17,24,31
June 7,14,21,28
July 5,12,19,26
Aug 2,9,16,23,30
Sept.
FISH-OFF Saturday September 14, 2024
7:00PM-3:00AM6
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RULES:
*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.
*G.I. Tournament Members may fish with a guest. A guest can only fish one Tournament without paying $10.00 membership.
1. Six fish limit per boat.
2. Fish six regular tournaments to qualify for fish-off. If you fish ten 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 twelve inches measured on a golden rule.
5. Only one 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 six fish alive.
10. All ties will take two places and be divided by two, unless last place, then will be split.
11. The Gwinn Island Bass Club will not be responsible for liabilities.
12. Age 16 and under may fish for free when accompanied by an adult.
13. At 12:00 noon the day before the day tournaments and at 12:00 noon the day of the night tournaments, if the lake level is 747 or higher the tournament will be cancelled. At 746.9 and lower we will have the tournament and you will fish at your own risk, so keep updated by calling:
Lake Information can be found at this number: 859-748-4685
Additional Info you may call or email:
Ben Carter: 859-319-2985 ben.carter@garrard.kyschools.us
Robbie Sargent: 859-583-1618 rsargent@anglersoutpost.com
PLEASE NOTE: As of July 19, the tournament has moved to Pandora Marina
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