Cast Cray PLX Crappie Tourney
Portage Lakes Crappie Tournament Rules

Entry Info

• Entry fee is $50 per team, You may fish solo if you wish (team max 2 people)
• Sign-ups begin 7/23/26
• You may enter up to the day of the event
• Cash only Entry Fees are to be made at: Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle
  656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319

Eligible Species

• Crappie, White, Black & Hybrid may be weighed.
• Fish must be legally caught by pole, hook and line only.

Tournament Format

• Each angler may weigh in up to their Top 5 fish by total weight.
• Fish must be kept alive for weigh in.
• Dead fish will not be weighed
• Any Crappie 16+ Inches will be surrendered to Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle for release back into Portage Lakes
• Paying out 3 spots: 1st = 50%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd = 10% & 10% Going to Cast Cray Cares
• +$10 side pot with 100% Payout for largest Bluegill / Redear by weight. If Tie a coin flip will determine the winner.

Fishing Area

• Contestants may fish any publicly accessible lake within the Portage Lakes
• Fishing is allowed from:
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Canoe
  • Shore
• No fishing on private waters or restricted areas or Nimisila.

Boundaries

Eligible public waters include connected Portage Lakes areas open to public access, including launches, parks, and shoreline access points.

Fishing Date / Hours

• August 8th 2026
• Livewell Check necessary for participation at Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle 6-7am
• Must be in line to weigh in at Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle – 656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319 by 3pm
• Late weigh-ins may result in disqualification.

Sportsmanship & Legal Requirements

• All Ohio fishing laws and boating regulations must be followed.
• Valid Ohio fishing license required.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification.

Ties

• Ties will be broken by the single biggest fish weight.

Safety

• Fish at your own risk. Cast Cray Outdoors, LLC will not be held liable for any mishaps for any reason.

Tournament Director

• Tournament officials reserve the right to inspect catches and make final rulings on all disputes.