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

Submit catches

Featured Prizes

Olukai Shoes (4 pairs) $150 each
Sponsored by: Olukai — Olukai Shoes (4 pairs) $150 each Sponsored by: Olukai

Tsuanmi Evict 3000 spooled for albies (2) $150 each
Sponsored by: Unplugged — Tsuanmi Evict 3000 spooled for albies (2) $150 each Sponsored by: Unplugged

NRS 110L Dry Bag $240
Sponsered by: NRS — NRS 110L Dry Bag $240 Sponsered by: NRS

Free Fly shirts (5) $20
Sponsored by: Free Fly — Free Fly shirts (5) $20 Sponsored by: Free Fly

Gray Fish Tag kit $120
Sponsored by Gray Fish Tag — Gray Fish Tag kit $120 Sponsored by Gray Fish Tag

Custom Fly Rod $200
Sponsored by Upland Almanac — Custom Fly Rod $200 Sponsored by Upland Almanac

Stride Glide Bait $100
Sponsored by: Stride — Stride Glide Bait $100 Sponsored by: Stride

Stride Glide Bait T-shirt $30
Sponsored by Stride — Stride Glide Bait T-shirt $30 Sponsored by Stride

Upland Almanac Subscription and hat $25
Sponsored by: Upland Almanac — 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 — Baijio Sunglasses $100 Sponsored by All In Sportfishing

NRS Sleeping Pad $250
Sponsored by: NRS — NRS Sleeping Pad $250 Sponsored by: NRS

All In 50% off trip $1,200 Sponsored by All in Sportfishing

Tournament Divisions and Prizes

Explore Each Division For Prizes

Striped Bass

Three-Fish Total Striped Bass (3 Biggest Fish; max 1 per month)
- Final score = sum of the 3 longest fish
- Top 2 finishers receive prizes
  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
- Top finish receives a prize
- Stride Glide Bait ($100)
- Stride Shirt ($20)
- Olukai Shoes (choice) ($150)
- Free Fly Shirt + Hat ($30)
Total Prize Value: $300

Freshwater Bass

Final score = sum of the 3 longest fish lengths
Top two finishers receive prizes:
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
- Longest freshwater bass (largemouth or smallmouth) caught by rod and reel.
- Top finish receives a Prize:
  - 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

Womens Division

Biggest Striped Bass ( Women's Division)
- Penn Pursuit V Rod and Reel from Upland Almanac ($150)
- Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
  Total Prize Value: $175

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).

Sponsores

Fly Division

Biggest Striped Bass (Fly Rod Division)
- New Fly Rod + Flies + Case + Line from Upland Almanac ($200)
- Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
  Total Prize Value: $225