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1st Annual Fall Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Buddy Tournament

September 26 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

📍 Location: Elijah Boat Launch 💲 Entry Fee: $120 per boat (includes Lunker) 👕 Tournament Shirts: $25 each 🔥 See full details and rules below 🔥

Join us for the 2nd KFWA Buddy Tournament of the year! This event is designed to be a fun, family‑friendly day on the water while raising funds to support habitat improvements in the Kinzua Reservoir. Funds raised go directly toward enhancing fish habitat—so by fishing, you’re helping Kinzua thrive.

Adults are encouraged to bring kids and enjoy a relaxed, good‑spirited tournament focused on participation and community.

Tournament Details

  • Tournament Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Check‑in: Begins at 6:30 AM at Elijah Boat Ramp
  • Soft Start: Pay, sign waiver, boat check, then launch at your convenience
  • Lines In: 8:00 AM
  • Lines Out: 4:00 PM
  • Return Deadline: 4:30 PM (late boats disqualified)
  • Weigh‑In: Begins shortly after 4:00 PM

Rules & Regulations

  • 5‑fish limit, 12” minimum (smallmouth & largemouth bass)
  • Total weight determines placement
  • If 6 bass are brought to weigh‑in, the largest will be removed and not counted
  • Boat Capacity: 2 adults + up to 2 children under 16
  • PA waters only
  • No live bait
  • No trolling
  • Every effort must be made to keep fish alive
  • ½ lb penalty for each dead fish
  • Lunker fish must be alive
  • Ice in livewells strongly recommended
  • Safe boating conduct required at all times
  • Follow all PAFBC rules and observe no‑wake zones
  • Life vests required and must be buckled when the motor is in gear
  • Anglers may not leave boats except in emergencies
  • Boats may not tie together except in emergencies
  • No alcohol or illegal drugs during tournament hours (disqualification)
  • Payout: 20% of field; 80% of entry fees
  • Lunker: 100% payout ($20 per boat)
  • Ties split evenly
  • Protests must be made before weigh‑in concludes; tournament director’s decisions are final
  • Participants waive liability by signing the entry form; all adults must sign

Payment Options

  • Cash only
  • Pay in advance at Paul’s Trading Post (see Peggy)
  • Cash accepted at the ramp the morning of the tournament
  • No pre‑registration required; no boat numbers assigned

Questions?

Message KFWA on Facebook or call/text John Lorenzo at 814‑366‑0857.

Details

  • Date: September 26
  • Time:
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Organizers

  • Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Association
  • Paul’s Trading Post

Venue

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