Big Bass Lake Fish Outing: Labor Day Weekend 2024

 

Let’s continue to improve the fishing on Big Bass Lake! Bass Lakes AEP is once again hosting a fish outing Labor Day Weekend for Big Bass Lake families and guests only. The purpose of the fish outing is to harvest stunted bass and get families out fishing. The results of this year's tournament will be a good measure of how well our management plan has worked. Remember, the goal of the contest is to remove the stunted small bass (10"-13") to allow panfish populations to recover and help bass over 14" grow larger.

 

This beautiful plaque has been proudly displayed in Steve & Patti Pitcher's house since winning the contest last year. This year it might be you and your family who will have bragging rights!

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​​​​Objectives & Rules:

1. Help improve the fishery and get kids & families out fishing!

2. Remove stunted bass (10" to 13") only. 10" to 13" bass must be kept and not returned to the lake.

3. The contest begins at dawn on Saturday Aug 31 and ends at noon on Monday Sept 2.

4. Picture(s) of kept bass must be sent to Tom Stinson by noon on Tuesday Sept 3 at (616)460-8516 or stinsonproducts@gmail.com

5. Most fish caught and photographed by a family team will be the Labor Day weekend winner!

6. The winner will be announced on the BB/LB Lakes Irons Facebook page and by text or email. The plaque will be awarded once the name(s) of the winner has been engraved on the plaque. 7. Please post pictures of the participating kids and families on the Friends of BB/LB Lakes Irons Facebook. We love to see those happy faces!