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 3rd Annual Boston Bonanza Fishing Tourney — a catch-and-release tournament running from mid-April to mid-September.
Over the past year, the Boston Bonanza tournament has helped expand Elevate Youth programming with additional youth fishing trips and community events, which increase 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
Saltwater Division (Striped Bass)
3-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)
Choice of Olukai Shoes ($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
Most Fish Caught (Youth Division)
It’s a surprise!
Freshwater Division (Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass)
3-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: $205
Biggest Bass (Fly Rod Division)
Hand-Tied Fly ($25)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $50
Biggest Striped Bass (Women's Division)
Penn Pursuit V Rod & Reel from Upland Almanac ($150)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $175
Olukai Shoes (4 pairs), $150 each | Sponsor: Olukai
Tsuanmi Evict 3000 spooled for albies (2), $150 each | Sponsor: Unplugged
NRS 110L Dry Bag, $240 | Sponsor: NRS
Free Fly shirts (5), $20 each | Sponsor: Free Fly
Gray Fish Tag kit, $120 | Sponsor: Gray Fish Tag
Custom fly rod, $200 | Sponsor: Upland Almanac
Stride Glide Bait, $100 | Sponsor: Stride
Stride Glide Bait t-shirt, $30 | Sponsor: Stride
Upland Almanac subscription & hat, $25 | Sponsor: Upland Almanac
Belsan gift card, $200 | Sponsor: Belsan Bait and Tackle
Baijio Sunglasses, $100 | Sponsor: All In Sportfishing
NRS Sleeping Pad, $250 | Sponsor: NRS
50% off All In trip, $1,200 | Sponsor: All in Sportfishing
Tournament Divisions & Prizes
Explore details & prizes for each division
Striped Bass
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3 biggest fish; max 1 per month
Final score = sum of the lengths 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
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One fish
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
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3 biggest fish; max 1 counted per month
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
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One fish
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: $205
Women’s Division
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One fish
Top finish receives a prize:
Penn Pursuit V Rod and Reel from Upland Almanac ($150)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $175
Fly Division
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One fish
Top finish receives a prize:
New Fly Rod, Flies, Case & Line from Upland Almanac ($200)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $225
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One fish
Top finish receives a prize:
Hand-Tied Fly ($25)
Upland Almanac Subscription ($25)
Total Prize Value: $50
Youth Division
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Most fish caught; any species combination
Top finish receives a mystery prize!
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, event shirt, sticker, and free ticket to the awards ceremony (with food included).
Sponsors
