2026 General Tournament Rules
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2026 Big Fish Contest
Steelhead - Brown Trout - Coho - Chinook - Walleye - Lake Trout - Perch
Rules:
• Entrant must be a paid up member of the Battle Creek Chapter or an immediate family member prior to catching an eligible fish.
• Only one prize will be awarded to any one individual except for the awarding of the “MASTER ANGLER AWARD”.
• All entries must be legally caught.
• The contest will run from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
• All fish must be entered within 15 days of the date it was caught.
• 10.00 entry fee must be paid by April 16th of each year.
To view, download or print the 2026 Big Fish Contest please click the download button below.
2026 Battle Creek Steelheaders Club Events
The full schedule is available to download and print.
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Please click on any of the events to view the details and the entry form.
You can download and print each event.
No schedule tournaments.
ST. JOE RIVER I-94 Boat Ramp Open to the Public
Payout based on total entry fees less B.C. Chapter expenses. Winners determined by 3 heaviest fish per boat; Big Fish winner determined by weight; TIe breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
6118 East H Avenue Kalamazoo Michigan 49048
(269) 303-1894
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Limit of nine rods per boat, limit of 3 person catch per boat and all DNR rules apply.
Weigh-In: At 2:00 pm or sooner at the I-94 Boat Ramp.
Registration: Mail no later than one week prior to the tournament. Call or Text Wednesday prior to tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
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Details TBA when they come available.
KALAMAZOO RIVER Allegan Dam Open to the Public
Payout based on total entry fees less B.C. Chapter expenses. Winners determined by 3 heaviest fish per boat; Big Fish winner determined by weight; tie breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
6118 East H Avenue Kalamazoo Michigan 49048
(269) 303-1894
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Limit of nine rods per boat, limit of 3 person catch per boat and all DNR rules apply.
Weigh-In: At 2:00 pm or sooner at Kalamazoo River boat launch sites.
Registration: Mail no later than one week prior to the tournament. Call or Text Wednesday prior to tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
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No Tournaments Scheduled
SOUTH HAVEN/BENTON HARBOR LAKE MICHIGAN Open to the Public
Contact Person
Dan Foster at: 269-370-3693
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Weigh in total weight of ten fish. DNR rules. 9 rod limit.
Weigh-In: At 2:30 pm or sooner at: Riverbend Boat Club
Registration: Mail no later than one week prior to the tournament. Please call or text Dan Foster at 269-370-3693 Wednesday prior to tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
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Lake Erie (launch sites from Bolles Harbor to Sterling State Park) (Captain must be a member) Friday May 31st cookout
Pay-Out: TBD
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
6118 East H Avenue Kalamazoo Michigan 49048
269-303-1894
Dan Foster
6630 EAST ML AVE PORTAGE MI 49048 269-370-3693
Rules:
1. There will be a nine rod limit
2. All DNR rules apply
3. You can fish Ohio or Michigan waters
4. You can launch or leave slip 1/2 hour before tournament starts but not before that
5. Once fish are in the box they are to stay
6. Weigh your six heavest walleye, bring only six to the weigh in.
7. You can start fishing at 6:00 you need to quit at 2 o'clock and be in line by 3 o'clock for weigh-in 8. All boats must have VHF radios and monitor ch. 68 Randon Checks may be performed.
9. Captain must be club member.
10. Everyone in boat must be a paid entrant.
11. Must be paid in full by May 26, 2022
12. Cost for 2 meals and use of clubhouse and your entry fee this year 2023 is $70.
13. Capt. is responsible for collecting and turning money in for his boat.
14. Be safe and have a great time and wear your PFD
15. Contact Joe Foy @ 269-303-1894
16: Fish Lake Erie and Connecting waters
Pot-of-Gold: $10 per boat will get you into the trash fish contest, includes sheephead (freshwater drum), carp, suckers, and catfish. No other game fish such as bass, pike or muskie. See Dan Foster at the Friday cook out.
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VETS WITH NETS 2026 Veterans Walleye Fishing Event. $50
Jun 5 at 5pm to Jun 6 at 6pm EDT. Detroit Beach Boat Club.
Get ready to reel in some big catches with fellow vets at the VETS WITH NETS 2026 Veterans Walleye Fishing Event!
Vets With Nets mission is to show appreciation for our active military service members and veterans by providing world class walleye fishing adventures on the western basin of lake Erie. The intention is to leave every veteran or active service member who participates in our events with a memorable experience that gives them a renewed sense of pride in their service, provides hope for their future and a general positive outlook for the community in which they live and serve.
Click the link to find out more and purchase your ticket.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vets-with-nets-2026-veterans-walleye-fishing-event-tickets-1980186828108?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Contact Person:
Dave Middleton
9993 Sprinkle Rd. Portage, MI 49002
269-744-7270
(Picnic to be held at Klines Resort on Portage Lake - bring a dish to pass) Open To The Pubic
Winners determined by 5 best pan fish (mixed per DNR note). 5 best bluegills (blue-gills only). Largest predator (pike, walleye, bass). Tie breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Dan Foster
6630 EAST ML AVE PORTAGE MI 49048
269-370-3693
Rules: Begin fishing at 7:00 am – Stop fishing at 12 noon. All DNR rules apply. All fish must be caught at the time and lake of the tournament being conducted.
Weigh-In: At 12:30 pm at registration site; normally the boat launch site on tournament lake.
Registration: Mail no later than one week prior to the tournament. Call or text Dan Wednesday prior to the tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person Kids are Free
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No Tournaments Scheduled.
No Tournaments Scheduled.
Allegan Dam Open to the Public
Payout based on total number of entry fees less B.C. Chapter expenses. Winners determined by 3 heaviest sh per boat; Big Fish winner determined by weight; tie breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
269-303-1894
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Limit of nine rods per boat, limit of 3 person catch per boat and all DNR rules apply.
Weigh-In: At 2:00 pm or sooner at boat launch site. If other than launch site, boat captains will be notified.
Registration: Mail one week prior to the tournament. Call or text Wednesday prior to the tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
Click the button below to download the entry form.
Allegan Dam (Trout Only - No Salmon) Open to the Public
Payout based on total number of entry fees less B.C. Chapter expenses. Winners determined by 3 heaviest fish per boat; Big Fish winner determined by weight; tie breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
269-303-1894
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Limit of nine rods per boat, limit of 3 person catch per boat and all DNR rules apply.
Weigh-In: At 2:00 pm or sooner at boat launch site. If other than launch site, boat captains will be notified.
Registration: Mail one week prior to the tournament. Call or text Wednesday prior to the tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
Click the button below to download the entry form.
Allegan Dam (Trout Only - No Salmon) Open to the Public
Payout based on total number of entry fees less B.C. Chapter expenses. Winners determined by 3 heaviest sh per boat; Big Fish winner determined by weight; tie breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
269-303-1894
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Limit of nine rods per boat, limit of 3 person catch per boat and all DNR rules apply.
Weigh-In: At 2:00 pm or sooner at boat launch site. If other than launch site, boat captains will be notified.
Registration: Mail one week prior to the tournament. Call or text Wednesday prior to the tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
Click the button below to download the entry form.
St. Joseph River Open to the Public
Payout based on total number of entry fees less B.C. Chapter expenses. Winners determined by 3 heaviest fish per boat; Big Fish winner determined by weight; tie breaker decided by length plus girth.
Contact Person:
Joe Foy
269-303-1894
Rules: Begin fishing at 6:00 am – Stop fishing at 1:00 pm. Limit of nine rods per boat, limit of 3 person catch per boat and all DNR rules apply.
Weigh-In: At 2:00 pm or sooner at I-94 boat launch site. If other than launch site, boat captains will be notified.
Registration: Mail one week prior to the tournament. Call of text Wednesday prior to the tournament.
Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Person
Click the button below to download the entry form.
Detail TBA at a later date.
2026 Christmas Party
This is a friendly reminder that the Christmas party is on December 14th. If you haven’t followed our event calendar or made it to meetings, you can sign up to help with prizes or show up as usual.
Please bring a dish to pass, your own tableware, and a gift for the raffle table. 15.00 per person, this includes the cost of meat. Prime Rib and Rotisserie Chicken will be provided. Adult beverages can be purchased at the bar. Soft drinks will be provided
The event starts at 6 pm.
Location: same place. Eagles Lodge 1332 Branch St. Kalamazoo.
Please contact Jeff Root at 269 370-8515 or Dan Foster at 269 370-3693. Letting us know how many are in your party will help us with additional prizes and food.
Come hungry and ready to enjoy a great evening. See you there.
Happy holidays to all.
For More Information
River Tournaments
Joe Foy - (269) 303-1894
St. Joe River Trout Quest
Ice Tournaments
Justin Kling – (269) 491-2980
Lake Tournaments
Dan Foster – 269) 370-3693
Captain and Crew Members
In need of a crew member or if you would like to hook-up with a boat captain? Just call one of your fellow steelheaders listed below.
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