Welcome to the Boston Bonanza Fishing Tourney!
Where passion for fishing meets support for Elevate Youth!
Cast your line and make a difference! The third annual Boston Bonanza Virtual Fishing Tournament supports Elevate Youth's FishOn! program, bringing the thrill of fishing to kids in the Greater Boston area. Our team of anglers offers free, fully-equipped fishing trips to ponds, lakes, and even the Atlantic, 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 3 years we’ve hosted 24 youth fishing prep classes and 52 youth fishing trips. Additionally, we partnered with the Friends of the Blue Hills and Mass Wildlife to host multiple community fishing events, welcoming over 700 participants.
Tournament Format:
Welcome to the Third Annual Boston Bonanza Fishing Tourney — a catch-and-release tournament running between Mid april and mid september
Over the past year, the Boston Bonanza tournament has helped expand programming with additional youth fishing trips and community events. Helping to grow access and opportunity for young anglers across the city.
Anglers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this fun, community-focused tournament. Share your catches with us via photo submission and compete in one (or more!) of our divisions below.
Entry Fee: $65.00
Featured Prizes
2026 Boston Bonanza – Prize Breakdown
Over $3,500 in Total Prizes!
Saltwater Division (Striped Bass)
Three-Fish Total Striped Bass (3 Biggest Fish; max 1 per month)
1st Place – Grand Prize Package
50% Off Offshore Trip with All In Sportfishing ($1,000)
NRS Heavy-Duty Dry Bag ($280), NRS Sleeping Pad ($250) Olukai Shoes($150), Free Fly Shirt + Hat ($30)
Total Prize Value: $1,700
2nd Place
Gray FishTag Tagging Kit ($100)
Tsunami Evict 3000 Reel from Unplugged Outfitters ($175)
Olukai Shoes ($150)Free Fly Shirt + Hat ($30)Patagonia Duffel Bag ($180)
Total Prize Value: $600
Biggest Striped Bass (Overall)
Stride Glide Bait ($100)Stride Shirt ($20)Olukai Shoes (choice) ($150)Free Fly Shirt + Hat ($30)
Total Prize Value: $300
Biggest Striped Bass (Fly Rod Division)
New Fly Rod + Flies + Case + Line from Upland Almanac ($200)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $225
Biggest Striped Bass (Women's Division)
Penn Pursuit V Rod and Reel from Upland Almanac ($150)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $175
Freshwater Division (Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass)
Three-Fish Total Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass (3 Biggest Fish; max 1 per month)
1st Place
$200 Gift Card from Belsan’s Bait & Tackle ($200)Olukai Shoes ($150)Free Fly Shirt and Hat ($30)
Total Prize Value: $380
2nd Place
Bajío Sunglasses from All In Sportsfishing ($100)
Total Prize Value: $100
Biggest Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass (Overall)
Tsunami Evict 3000 Reel from Unplugged Outfitters ($175)
Free Fly Shirt + Hat ($30)Total Prize Value: $205Biggest Bass (Fly Rod)Hand-Tied Fly ($25)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $50
Youth Division – Most Fish Caught
Olukai Shoes (4 pairs) $150 each Sponsored by: Olukai
Tsuanmi Evict 3000 spooled for albies (2) $150 each Sponsored by: Unplugged
NRS 110L Dry Bag $240 Sponsered by: NRS
Free Fly shirts (5) $20 Sponsored by: Free Fly
Gray Fish Tag kit $120 Sponsored by Gray Fish Tag
Custom Fly Rod $200 Sponsored by Upland Almanac
Stride Glide Bait $100 Sponsored by: Stride
Stride Glide Bait T-shirt $30 Sponsored by Stride
Upland Almanac Subscription and hat $25 Sponsored by: Upland Almanac
Belsan Gift Card $200 sponsored by Belsan Bait and Tackle
Baijio Sunglasses $100 Sponsored by All In Sportfishing
NRS Sleeping Pad $250 Sponsored by: NRS
All In 50% off trip $1,200 Sponsored by All in Sportfishing
Tournament Divisions
Striped Bass
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Final score = sum of the 3 longest fish
Top 2 finishers receive prizes
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Longest Overall Fish (One Fish)
Longest striped bass caught by rod and reel
Top finish receives a prize
Freshwater Bass
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Final score = sum of the 3 longest fish lengths
Top two finishers receive prizes
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Longest freshwater bass (largemouth or smallmouth) caught by rod and reel.
Top finish receives
Tsunami Evict 3000 Sponsored by Unplugged ($150)
Youth Division
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Most Fish Caught any species combination – 1st Place (Overall)
More Information:
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How to Submit
Participants may submit catches in one of the following ways:
Online: Submit through the official tournament link
ORText: Send your name, date of catch, method of catch, and photo to 781-974-6507
Tournament Rules & Measurement Guidelines
A valid Massachusetts Freshwater and/or Saltwater Fishing License is required.
The tournament follows a catch-and-release format. Fish may be kept for personal use only if done in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations.
Freshwater fishing must take place in public waters.
Rod and reel fishing only (fly rod required for Fly Fishing Division entries).
All local and state fishing regulations must be followed.
Photo & Measurement Requirements
Fish must be measured clearly using a measuring ruler.
The full length of the fish must be visible in the photo.
The measuring device must be clearly visible.
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All registered participants will receive a Captain’s bag, which includes a measuring tape, an event shirt, sticker, and a free ticket to the awards ceremony (with food included).
Sponsores
Fly Division
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Longest freshwater bass (largemouth or smallmouth) caught by fly rod
Top finish receives a prize
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Longest freshwater bass (largemouth or smallmouth) caught by fly rod
Top finish receives a prize
