Cast your line and make a difference! The 2nd Annual 2025 Boston Bonanza Virtual Fishing Tournament supports Elevate Youth's FishOn! program, bringing the thrill of fishing to kids in underserved communities in the Greater Boston area. Elevate Youth provides free, fully-equipped fishing trips to local ponds, rivers, and lakes, complete with transportation, gear, food, and instruction.

It's more than just fishing; it's an educational adventure fostering conservation awareness and ecological understanding. In the last two seasons, we have hosted 35 trips that introduced more than 300 kids to the sport, thanks to partnerships with Boston Trout Unlimited, Friends of Blue Hills, MA Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Join us for the 2025 Boston Bonanza and help Elevate Youth continue to provide unforgettable experiences that empower kids and connect them with nature. Your support casts a wide net of positive impact.

Tournament Format:

The Boston Bonanza Fishing Tourney '25 is a catch-and-release virtual tournament between May 26th and September 14th. Anglers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this fun, community-focused tournament. Share your catches with us via photo submission! Submissions require only a picture.

Entry Fee: $65.00

Ways to win!

Best in Class

The top three fish in each category (Freshwater Black Bass and Striped Bass) will be determined based on the length of the fish. The categories are as follows:

Black Bass (including Largemouth and Smallmouth)
Striped Bass

Biweekly Challenges:

Beyond the best in class, we will host bi-weekly challenges with smaller prizes. Winners will be chosen out of a hat by our students or by student vote. Challenges will run from every other Wednesday, with challenges posted via email and social media the day before. Participants can submit entries to weekly challenges by tagging @bostonbonanza and @Elevateyouth or by email.

What's included:

Your ticket includes participation in the tournament, a Captain’s Bag (featuring a Boston Bonanza drawstring bag, an official Boston Bonanza ruler, and a T-shirt (T-shirt for those who register by May 3rd or while supplies last)

The ticket also grants access to the awards ceremony, which will take place during the Elevate You Elevate Games on September 18th at 5:30 PM at Cisco Brewers Seaport. Food and drinks are included at the ceremony.

For more details, along with the rules and submission requirements, visit www.elevateyouth.org/bostonbonanza

Boston Bonanza Fishing Tourney 2025

Support underserved youth in the outdoors while catching fish