Bass Boat Tournaments
Two bass boat fishing tournaments open to the public will happen at Walborn Reservoir in 2023.
Ranger Bass Tournament
May 6, 2023, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy time on the water at Walborn Reservoir at this bass boat tournament. 30 boat limit at $60 boat (individual or partnered). Five (5) bass limit: largemouth or smallmouth. All state and local laws apply.
Registration runs from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. with fishing from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weigh in at 3 p.m. Cash prizes to follow.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Stark Parks Ranger Explorer Program. Participation will help the next generation of law enforcement leaders gain the skills, tools, and knowledge to be successful in the field of law enforcement.
Open Bass Tournament
June 17, 2023
Open to the public bass boat tournament. $60/boat (cash only). 75% payout. Will pay out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Remaining 25% goes to the Stark Parks Ranger Explorer Program.
Registration begins at 6 a.m. with fishing from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walborn Reservoir. No pre-registration required.
Rules and Regulations
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass only (15" minimum per state law)
- 10HP limit per state law (larger motors can be used to un-trailer and trailer boat, electric motor only during competition)
- Five (5) fish limit per team
- Total weight determines money winners. Ties are broken by largest fish in the limit between tied competitors
- Courtesy rules apply. No fishing within 75' of another competitor
- All fish are to be caught in a conventional manner, hooked within the mouth, no foul hooked fish count
- Any dead fish brought to scale will not be counted for weight, catch and release preferred
- Failure to arrive back by 3 PM is automatic disqualification
- Any competitor found to be violating the rules or acting in a conduct unbecoming the profession will be disqualified from the event
Recent Posts
Derby Circuit-Spring and Summer 2023 Kids (Ages 4-15) can join the 2023 derby circuit with a chance to fish for prizes at five derbies held through the spring and summer. … More
Nothing says spring like learning how to make your space a welcoming environment for local wildlife! In this series, we will guide you to qualify your backyard as a Certified… More
Happy Earth Day 2023! Officially recognized on April 22, Stark Parks will be hosting Earth Day events in April and throughout 2023. There are not too many things that every… More
Front Row (L to R): Deb Belden, Lindy Anastis, Denise FreelandBack Row (L to R): Wayne Wellbaum, Executive Director Dan Moeglin, Patrick Cooper, Howard Montgomery from NE Ohio Orienteering Club. Not Pictured: Patricia… More
Stark Parks is applying for the Recreational Trail Program through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in order to replace the Minerva Bridge located in the Village of Minerva on… More
Beginning in March 2023, Stark Parks crews will begin preparing areas at Tam O'Shanter Park for parking lot and driveway updates including removing and relocating trees and vegetation. Construction will… More
Think there's not much to see on the trail? Think again and look around! Enhance your park experience by learning how to identify trees no matter the season. The IdentiTree… More
Humble Beginnings (1960s and 1970s) The year was 1967. Although Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources had been established 18 years before in 1949, it was three years before the establishment… More