TOURNAMENT RULES

All species of catfish will be included for the contest except for the optional category for the greatest number of

blue catfish caught and kept

Prizes will be given for the heaviest (by weight) fish with any ties being decided by length.

Youth Tournament will be decided by the heaviest fish. In case of a tie the winner will be decided by length.

Other OPTIONAL categories offered to anglers:

Heaviest Three Catfish stringer

Heaviest Catfish

Most Number of BLUE CATS caught and kept

The entry fee is $400 per boat. There is a maximum number of anglers is 6 per boat. That number

included Kids. If more than 6 anglers are onboard an additional fee of $50 per angler or $25.00 per kid

will apply. Captains must declare their number of anglers at the time of registration and no later than the

conclusion of the Captains Meeting.

The Captains meeting will be held at Dock of the Bay on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM. Reading of

the rules will occur at 7:15 OM. One representative from each boat must be present at

the Captains meeting.

Anglers must fish from the registered boat within the tidal waters of Maryland. No angler is permitted to board

any other boat, kayak, or tender to fish during the tournament. All fishing shall be in accordance with all

applicable Maryland DNR regulations

The length of a fish will be determined by measuring from the closed mouth to the pinched tail for an overall

length.

Any fish deemed by the judges to have been tampered with by either weight or length will be disqualified.

ALL FISH ENTERED IN THE TOURNAMENT MUST BE CAUGHT ON TOURNAMENT DAY, FROM A BOAT,

USING ONLY A ROD AND HOOK.

Rods may enter the water any time after 6:32 (Legal Sunrise) on August 29, 2026.

Check in will be at Rowboat Willeys from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. You must in in line at the scales with your

fish at 3:00 PM. No late entries will be allowed.

Cell phones will be used for communication Contact Brian Poling at 410-404-3623 or Frank Holden at 443-415-

4323 or Mike Baumgartner at 443-610-3634.

Boats must already be in the water or be launched THE DAY OF the event and must not leave the water until after

check-in. FISH WILL BE CHECKED IN BY BOAT ONLY

By participating in the BRRC Catfish Tournament, participants acknowledge the risks and dangers of these

activities, including any unexpected hazards that may arise. Participants agree to hold harmless and release

all tournament organizers and sponsors, including BRRC, Rowboat Willies, and Dock of the Bay, from any

claims, damages, actions, costs, or expenses arising from personal injury, property damage, or accidents

related to participation in the tournament. Each Captain assumes responsibility for all anglers on their boat

and for their property.

Each boat is eligible to win only ONE CASH PRIZE. TWT Prizes do not apply to this rule. Youth tournament

prizes are non-cash, separate from adult prizes, and limited to one youth award per boat.

Prize money may only be awarded and accepted by the Captain of the registered vessel who is a minimum

of 18 years old.

All anglers will be subject to a lie detector test if the tournament committee deems it necessary.

All participants in the tournament and on premises at the Captains Meeting, during the tournament and

after party agree to be photographed, which may appear on social media, newspapers and other

publications.

All fish must be tagged with the pink tag (zip tie) for adult entries and 1 green tag (zip tie) for

youth entries before reaching the measuring station. Only 3 fish in each category will be measured. It

will be the Captains responsibility to determine which fish will be weighed and measured

The same fish cannot be entered into both the adult and youth categories

The Chairs of the Catfish Tournament and BRRC Management will make any decision regarding

inclement weather no later than 6:00 PM on August 28. Any weather cancellations will be

communicated via the BRRC website and social media.

Charterboats are encouraged to compete in this tournament. The same entry fees and over number

fees applies with the Captain being exempt from that number.

Prize Money Payout-Prize money will be paid out the day of the event, unless it is deemed necessary

for winners to perform a lie detector test. In the event of the need for a lie detector test, prize money

will be awarded to qualifying participants after the results of the lie detector test are received and

reviewed by the fishing tournament committee.

19th Annual BRRC Larry Farinetti Fishing Tournament