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

Register here (Opening soon)
Submit catches
Become a sponsor

Tournament Divisions

Striped Bass

    • Final score = sum of the 3 longest fish

    • Top 2 finishers receive prizes

  • Longest Overall Fish (One Fish)

    • Longest striped bass caught by rod and reel

    • Top finish receives a prize

Freshwater Bass

    • Final score = sum of the 3 longest fish lengths

    • Top two finishers receive prizes

    • Longest freshwater bass (largemouth or smallmouth) caught by rod and reel.

    • Top finish receives a prize

Youth Division

    • Most Fish Caught any species combination – 1st Place (Overall)

More Information:

  • How to Submit

    Participants may submit catches in one of the following ways:

    • Online: Submit through the official tournament link
      OR

    • Text: 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.

  • 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).

    Boston Bonanza Tournament winners will receive prizes and items from the following brands: TBD

Questions: Waddy@elevateyouth.org