2026 Cast Cray PLX Crappie Clash

2026 Cast Cray PLX Crappie Clash

5% of draw benefits Cast Cray Cares

95% of draw is paid to the person with the longest crappie

All fish will be measured using a Ketch measuring board, with the mouth closed and tail pinched. Measurement will be rounded down to the nearest 1/8 inch.

$25 Entry Fee must be paid in cash to Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle before May 16 at 5pm.

Starting May 17th at 7am

Ending June 30th at 5pm

***All Crappie must be caught in a public accessible Portage Lake(s):

Long Lake, North Reservoir, Hower Lake, West Reservoir, East Reservoir, Miller Lake, Mud Lake, Turkeyfoot Lake, Rex Lake or Latham Bay

You may fish any time of the day however to measure a fish in…

You may submit 1 crappie per day at: 656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319

Check in Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30a – 5p, Sat & Sun 7:30a – 5p

All crappie submitted for measurement are released to Cast Cray PLX’s care for daily release back into Portage Lakes.

All fish must be caught during the official tournament dates. No previously caught or stored fish are allowed.

Fish must be healthy and alive in order to qualify for measurement

Fish must be caught and landed with a fishing pole and hooked in the mouth by a legally licensed registered angler.

Live bait and artificial lures are permitted.

All Local State, Lake, ODNR laws and rules must be followed.

In the event of a tie, the 1st fish measured in will be the tie breaker.

You may fish from a boat or shore however if boat, it must be legally registered, has safety equipment, etc, and you must follow state laws and guidelines for fishing from a boat.

All Registrations must be legible and signed by participants and dated.

nner may be subject to a lie detector(polygraph) test.

All polygraph tests are FINAL, and refusal to take part in the test is automatic disqualification.

Any individual that wins over $600 in merchandise/money will be required to fill out a W-9 form. 

Cast Cray Outdoors LLC is not responsible for any theft or injury that may occur during this event. By entering, participants assume all risks associated with fishing and agree to hold Cast Cray Outdoors LLC harmless from any liability, injury, or damages. All rule interpretations and decisions are at the sole discretion of Cast Cray Outdoors LLC and are final.

Unsportsmanlike conduct, cheating, or violation of rules will result in disqualification without refund.

We reserve the right to refuse registration.

Leaderboard updates will be posted regularly on Cast Cray PLX social media.

Payout will be issued within 30 days of tournament end.