For the protection of our lakes, boat washing is strongly recommended.
1- The registration fee is $450 per team, composed of one or two fishers. To register, call 1-866-285-1377 from December 16, 2024, to May 31, 2025.
2 - A team or any person who has been banned, refused, or disqualified in a previous fishing tournament or circuit for cheating, or has been repeatedly suspected of cheating, is not eligible to participate in the Baskatong Challenge.
3 - Starting ranks are determined by the team's registration date and are identified by a clearly visible number on its main motor.
4 - The startis at 7:00 AM on June 7 at the Pointe à David outfitter, with approximately 10-second intervals between teams for safety. The return is at 4:00 PM at the weighing area; any team exceeding this time limit will be disqualified. Adjust your schedule accordingly. A team arriving late for departure will leave last.
5 - Before departure, the team leader must ensure that the registration fee has been paid, that the boat has been inspected by an official, and that it is on the water ready for the departure signal starting at 7:00 AM. The team number must be visible on both sides of the main motor.
6 - Each boat must have a functioning livewell at the start.
*** Plan to arrive early in the morning to be fully prepared.
7 - The Baskatong Challenge takes place in Fishing Zone 11, in the Wildlife Area of the Baskatong Reservoir. Participants must comply with Quebec fishing regulations, hold a valid fishing license, and have the AFC access permit (afcbaskatong.com).
8 - During tournament hours, participants cannot leave their boat except at the registration station or with the approval of an official (1-866-285-1377) or due to severe weather conditions.
9 - No radio or cell phone communication is allowed during tournament hours, except with an official (1-866-285-1377).
10 - A participant must not approach another boat within 10 meters.
11 - Only the specified species, five (5) yellow or black walleye, can be kept on board at any time.
12 - Participants may navigate throughout the water body wherever accessible by boat from the departure location. Be informed about sanctuary zones.
13 - Supervisors will be on the water during tournament hours. An official may conduct inspections at any time during the day. Any refusal of a request or lack of respect toward an official may result in team disqualification.
* WARNINGAny violation of rules 7 to 13 may result in disqualification by an official, without registration refund, and the decision is final. 14 -Winners are determined by the total weight of five (5) legal walleye per team. The legal length of yellow walleye (excluding black walleye) for the Baskatong Reservoir is 37 to 53 cm.
15 - Weigh-in: From 9:00 AM onwards, a team may weigh its catches at any time, for a maximum of five walleye during the day.
16 - A penalty of eight (8) ounces per dead fish will be deducted from the responsible team's total weight.
17 - All fish will be released after the official weigh-in of each team. If a fish cannot swim away properly, the team that caught it must take possession of it.
18 - All participants must wear a visible flotation vest when their boat is moving with the main motor, and the driver must be attached to the emergency kill switch cord. After a first warning, a second violation will automatically result in a one-pound penalty during the official weigh-in.
19 - To protect our lakes from invasive species, we ask that you wash your boat at one of the many service points in the region. Please consult Google: quebec.ca.
20 - All teams must check in at the end of the tournament, even if they have no catches. This is a safety measure.
21 -The award and participation prizes ceremony will take place at the registration station immediately after the official weigh-in of all teams, around 5:00 PM. The top 10 positions receive cash prizes if there are 50 or more teams: $15,000 for 1st place, $5,000 for 2nd, $3,000 for 3rd, $2,000 for 4th, $1,000 for 5th, and $600 for each team in 6th to 10th place.
22 - In case of a tie, the prize money for the next position will be split among the teams with equal weight.
23 - A $500 prize will be awarded for the biggest walleye (LUNKER) and $300 for the second biggest. To be eligible, the lunker must be alive and able to swim on its own for 30 seconds. Due to size limits, both weight and length will be combined; for example, a walleye weighing 2.50 lbs and measuring 52 cm will total 54.50 points. The same team cannot win both lunker prizes.
24 – A 14-feet long Princecraft fishing boat with a 9.9 Mercury engine will be raffled among participating teams. All other attendance prizes are awarded individually.
*WARNING By paying the registration fee, a team confirms that they have read, approved, and accepted the tournament regulations. Furthermore, they authorize Pro Pêche VG to use photos in which they may appear to promote the event. A professional photographer will be present.
25 - Any decision made by an official is final and cannot be appealed.
26 - VOLUNTEER OFFICIALS 2025:
Mireille ERICKSEN, Hector HUBERT, Robert LEMIEUX, Jacques CARRIÈRE and Charles LANGEVIN.
