Monday, April 1, 2019

Reeling Them In: It's Fishing Tournament Time!


There are countless ways to enjoy the lakes and rivers of the Blue Water Area. For many, it's to cast bait a hook, and reel in the fish. While some enjoy angling for its laid back and relaxing pace, there are others who seek more action and competition in the sport. For them, there are quite a few fishing tournaments happening in the area throughout the sping and into the summer.


The action starts in St. Clair on April 27th. That's when the Blue Water Salmon Stakes happen. The tournament, first organized by Quota International of Port Huron and the Blue Water Sportfishing Association four decades ago, is the longest running contest of its kind in the area. 

Blue Water Salmon Stakes catches photo via the Times Herald

At the Salmon Stakes anglers will compete for a share of thousands of dollars in prize money for the largest King, Coho, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye in addition to the “super skipper”.  

Fishing is from 6 am to 1 pm by boat on the day of the tournament, with the weigh-in taking place in St. Clair at the Voyageur Restaurant. Potential prize-winning catches will be open for viewing by the general public from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 pm in the Voyageur’s parking lot, along with great prize raffles and activities for children or all ages. 

Proceeds from the tournament go to support various service projects benefitting the hearing and speech impaired and disadvantaged women and children in the Blue Water Area. 

You can register for the 2019 Blue Water Salmon Stakes at The Voyageur Restaurant and Anderson’s Pro Bait.  For more information visit the Blue Water Sportfishing Association on the web



St. Clair is also the host of the annual Blue Water Marbleye Classic which runs from May 17th through the 19th. On this weekend hundreds of fishermen drop their boats and lines into the quick and swift currents of the St. Clair River in hopes of landing the Hog-the biggest walleye during the annual tournament. 


On Saturday, May 4th, many boats and hundreds of fishermen will be on the waters of Harbor Beach for the 2019 Can2Can Fishing Tournament. Hosted by the Thumb chapter of the Steelheaders, proceeds from this event go to help their Net Pen Project, which helps maintain and preserve the fish stock of the region. Visit the Can2Can website for more information and registration.

Harbor Beach is also hosts a Veterans Fishing Outing on June 8th.




In Port Huron, Moose Lodge #158 invites you to join them for a day of fishing out on Southern Lake Huron and the St. Clair River on May 4th for the Walleye Classic. The best five walleye caught will win prizes.


Now in its eighth decade, the Algonac Lions Club Pickerel Festival is one of the celebrations of its kind in the Blue Water Area. Running July 3rd  through July 7th, the festival not only includes daily cash prizes for the three largest fish but also a grand prize for the “whopper” which is awarded on the final day. There are also carnival rides, food, live music and fireworks throughout the weekend. Visit the Algonac Pickerel Festival website for more information and how to register for the tournament.

The best of luck to all the anglers out there. Fish on!

Find out about more summertime things to do in the Blue Water Area visit our events page.

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