Registration is now open for the first bass tournament of the season on Lake Jacksonville, taking place on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The tournament is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville. It is the 23rd annual event, and proceeds from the tournament will benefit Jacksonville-area charities.

Tournament Co-chair David Fisher said, “This has been a very popular tournament that draws fishing enthusiasts from several states. Lake Jacksonville is known for good bass fishing, and we offer substantial prizes, ranging from $900 for first place to $100 for eighth place.”

Fisher said the entry fee is $150.00 per team with a 45-boat limit. A Big Bass Pot is optional, for $10 per boat. A daily or seasonal boat permit is required, as is proof of $25,000 in liability insurance. Boat permits will be available at the Lake Jacksonville Concession Office on the day of the tournament.

Registration and a pre-tournament meeting will be held at Lake Jacksonville at 6:00 a.m. A drawing for order of take-off will be held at this meeting. Registration forms may be downloaded at the Club’s website: https://jacksonvillerotary.org/bass-tournament/. Any questions may be directed to Tournament Co-chair Joe Horabik at jhorbs15@yahoo.com.