Big Bash Open Bass Tournament (BBOBT) General Information

Five open tournaments are held throughout the summer for fisherman to accumulate points towards a final closed BBOBT in October. The top 20 teams compete in the final closed tournament to determine Beaverdam Park's top fisherman of the season. The fee for each tournament is: $45 per boat for annual pass holders and $50 per boat for non-pass holders. Tournaments are held during the months of March, April, May, June and September. All tournaments are held at Beaverdam Park's Main Entrance.

Cash or Check are the only forms of payment collected in the Ranger Station at Beaverdam Park.

• 2018 dates are: March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, September 15 and Big Bash Classic October 20. The 2018 Open
• Tournament Payouts are: 
  • 1st - $500
  • 2nd - $250
  • 3rd - $150 with a Big Fish prize of up to $500
  • Payouts are prorated based on participation. $1,000 First Place payout for the Big Bash Classic is guaranteed. Tournaments are sponsored by Park Partners, Inc and Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
• View the 2018 Tournament Standings Opens a New Window. 
• View the 2018 Tournament Registration Form Opens a New Window.
• View the annual launch permit application (PDF) Opens a New Window. .