PLX Red Ear Roundup
June 27 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
PLX Red Ear Round-Up
Portage Lakes Red Ear / Bluegill Tournament Rules
Entry Info
Entry fee is $20 per angler
Sign-ups begin 5/28/26
You may enter up to the day of the event
Entry Fees are to be made at: Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle
656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319
Eligible Species
Only Red Ear Sunfish (Shellcrackers) and Bluegill may be weighed.
Fish must be legally caught by hook and line only.
Tournament Format
Each angler may weigh in up to their Top 10 fish by total weight.
Fish may be kept alive until weigh-in when possible.
Dead fish may still be weighed if fresh and legal.
Fishing Area
Contestants may fish any publicly accessible lake within the Portage Lakes chain.
Fishing is allowed from:
Boat
Kayak
Canoe
Shore
No fishing on private waters or restricted areas.
Boundaries
Eligible public waters include connected Portage Lakes areas open to public access, including launches, parks, and shoreline access points.
Portage Lakes Red Ear / Bluegill Tournament Rules
Entry Info
Entry fee is $20 per angler
Sign-ups begin 5/28/26
You may enter up to the day of the event
Entry Fees are to be made at: Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle
656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319
Eligible Species
Only Red Ear Sunfish (Shellcrackers) and Bluegill may be weighed.
Fish must be legally caught by hook and line only.
Tournament Format
Each angler may weigh in up to their Top 10 fish by total weight.
Fish may be kept alive until weigh-in when possible.
Dead fish may still be weighed if fresh and legal.
Fishing Area
Contestants may fish any publicly accessible lake within the Portage Lakes chain.
Fishing is allowed from:
Boat
Kayak
Canoe
Shore
No fishing on private waters or restricted areas.
Boundaries
Eligible public waters include connected Portage Lakes areas open to public access, including launches, parks, and shoreline access points.
Fishing Date / Hours
June 27th 2026
All fishing must begin at 9am and must be in line to weigh in at Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle – 656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319 by 2pm
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.
June 27th 2026
All fishing must begin at 9am and must be in line to weigh in at Cast Cray PLX Bait & Tackle – 656 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd – Akron, OH 44319 by 2pm
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.