2026 Tournament of Champions Information

La Crosse offers many places to stay, that are fisherman friendly to accommodate boats.

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Tournament Information

1.) Pre-Tournament registration will be on Thursday, Sept. 17th. from 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Quick Meeting to follow after Registration - Mandatory.

After meeting we will draw 50/50, Raffles, and Door Prizes.

(Must be off the water by 3:00pm on Thursday Sept. 17th.)

      This is mandatory - This is where you will register, fill out official entry and be given a                              written copy of the rules and your pie plate.

​(Location of meeting - Ramp Veterans Park)

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2.) Entry Fee: $300.00 on-line. (Deadline to pay on-line Sept. 13th.) - Link is at the top of every                        page. No Entries will be accepted after Sept. 13th.

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3.)  PRE-TOURNAMENT PRACTICE FOR TOC: Championship Week starts Sunday Sept. 13th.                             Starting August 1st. through Tournament Week NO GUIDES can be used. Guides are                                 permitted prior to August 1st. Due to other Championships and BFL Super Tournaments

           there will not be any off-limits for practice.

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4.) Must fish a minimum of 5 qualifying events, doesn't have to be all from the same Division. 

      Open tournaments count towards the 5 qualifying events, must be a member of Stars and Stripes.

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5.) Launch site and weigh-in will be at the Veterans Park Ramp.

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6.) Off-Limits Area: Launch area.

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7.) Possession Limit and Culling Fish: At no time shall any team possess more than 5 fish. If you                                                                                    catch a 6th fish, you must immediately cull back down to 5                                                                                  fish!!! No culling a dead fish, once that fish dies you are stuck                                                                              with it - culling out dead fish is cheating and cheating will                                                                                  not be tolerated!!!

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Additional Information

1.) Must be a member of Stars and Stripes (Just fishing open tournaments doesn't qualify)

      $10,000.00 to the Championship winner.​

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2.) To Qualify and be eligible to win the COED or Youth prizes a minimum of two teams must be

      competing in that category.

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3.) Please only use the weigh bags we provide.

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4.) Any team that wins money must be present to receive their check or make arrangements before            leaving or you forfeit the money.

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      Additional Awards given out at the Championship will be - Based on 950 Total Entries

1.) Angler of the Year award (Cash prize $500 and 2 plaques)

2.) Highest finishing team with a Veteran, Policeman, or Fireman (Cash prize $500 and 2 plaques)

3.) Highest finishing CO-ED team. (Cash Prize based on number of entries) (Must be 2 or more teams)

4.) Highest finishing team with a youth (Under 18 by start of Event) (Cash prize based on number of           entries) (Must be 2 or more teams)

5.) Oldest Angler - $50

6.) Smallest 5 fish limit each day ($100 each day)

7.) Highest finishing team without FFS - $200

8.) Second place and third place will also receive plaques.

9.) Highest finishing Director Team $200

10.) Rowdy Buzz Lures has donated many buzzbaits.

11.) Totally Hooked Lake House has donated a 3-night stay.