Come join us for Stars and Stripes 5th. annual St. Clair Fishing Party! We want you to enjoy a great day of fishing on one of the best Lakes in the entire United States! This Event is open to everyone, (Except those that are touring professionals - See Rule #15). There will be door prize give aways. With the additional cash, prizes, and awards this Event will pay back over 100%

Please Read: Weigh-in will be done like last year. Tent will be set-up on the corner, and you will find a spot along the wall to tie off. Each team is responsible for releasing their
own fish - Meaning you must put your fish back in your boat and drive out about 1 mile to release your fish - absolutely no fish will be released at the ramp or in the channel, anyone caught doing this will be disqualified!!! By paying your entry you are excepting these terms.

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    Starting April 1, 2026 you can pay your entry or deposit online                  Starting order is based on order of entries received !!!

Entry fee: $210.00 per team includes Big Bass Pot. (Online Entry Only - No Entries Allowed Morning of)
                     Last day to pay entry on-line is Wednesday July 22nd.
Ramp: Selfridge
Registration: Online only - There is no registration meeting the day before. The morning of the tournament during boat check you will receive your pie plate and copy of the rules.
Tournament Hours: Continuous start - Flight 1 - 6:20am - 3:00pm Flight 2 - 3:10pm Flight 3 - 3:20pm.  
Important: NO CULLING OF DEAD FISH, only non-piercing cull tags, if caught using piercing cull tags you will be disqualified. Anyone that "cashes a check" could be given a polygraph test.
Rules: 2026 Rules can be found at the top of the page. Each team is expected to read and understand the rules!!!
This event will pay back over 100% at the ramp with cash and prizes.
Boat Draw: Boat draw will be based on the order of online entries so get your entries in early (Starting April 1st.) to get that good starting position! ($50.00 deposit is required to hold your starting position, with the balance due on July 22nd. If you cancel before July 22nd. your entry or deposit will be refunded, minus the        3.3% credit card charge, if you cancel after July 22nd. there will be a $25 charge).
 ***Pre-paid entries must be made on-line before July 22nd.***
***In case of bad weather (Unable to Launch) (Small craft advisory) Back-up ramp location will be Algonac, MI. in St. Clair River. As a last resort Make-up Day will be Saturday July 25th.***
All persons / teams that "Cash a Check" in this event will fill out a W-9 Form.
Must be present to receive monies won - unless you make prior arrangements.
We will not except entries the morning of the event!!!
The chart at the top of this page will list the starting order (Based on the order of when your entry was received).
By Signing the entry form you agree to let Stars and Stripes use any photos that are taken.
What to expect: Plaques and an additional cash prize to the highest finishing team with either a Veteran                                                    Policeman, or Fireman on it. (Must be Stars and Stripes member - both teammates).
                                Highest finishing CO-ED team will receive an additional cash prize. (Must be Stars and Stripes                                         member - both teammates).
                                Highest finishing youth team (Team must have one person over 18) will receive an additional                                            cash prize. (Must be Stars and Stripes member - both teammates).
                                The team with the oldest Angler will receive a cash prize. (Must be Stars and Stripes member).
                                Paying first and second Big Bass.
                                Additional cash to the highest finishing Stars and Stripes team (Both must be members).

                                 Please print entry form (Click on tab "Entry Form") and fill out prior to registration to save                                          time. Please print clearly and it's important to fill out the bottom, if you are a Veteran,                                                  Policemen, or Firemen check that box (Must show proof), because there will be special                                                  awards and plaques. (We are not responsible to verify you filled out the entry correctly).