Catfish on the Confluence

About this event

Get ready for a full day on the water with the Bluff City Outdoors Catfishing Tournament, featuring competitive fishing and a 100% payout. Whether you're a solo angler or part of a three-person team, this is your chance to reel in the big one and compete for top honors.

Key Details:

• Entry Fee: $120 per team (includes $20 Big Fish Pot)

• Team Format: Up to 3 people per team; must fish from the same boat; at least 1 adult required

• Species Eligible: Blue cat, flathead, and channel cat

• Limit: 3 fish per tournament

• Rod Limit: 6 rods in use per boat

• Start Time: Check-in begins at 3:00 AM

• Weigh-In Deadline: 30 minutes after fishing ends

• Launch Order: Determined by order of entry

Rules Highlights:

• Lifejackets and kill switches required at takeoff

• No pre-fishing day of tournament (bait collection allowed)

• Fish must be caught by rod and reel only

• No fishing outside the boat; maintain safe distances

• No alcohol or drugs during tournament hours

• Winners subject to polygraph testing

• Full list of ramps includes: Downtown St. Louis, Columbia Bottom, Maple Island, Alton Marina, Grafton

Payout Structure (100% payback):

• <10 boats: 2 places paid

• 10–20 boats: 3 places paid

• 20+ boats: 4 places paid