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Basstoberfest Bass Fishing Tournament & Oktoberfest Banquet

Competitors gather at Conestogo Lake for a 40-boat field bass fishing tournament featuring a gentleman's start and a dockside weigh-in. Following the competition, participants, friends, and family head to the Alpine Club for an Oktoberfest-themed awards banquet. The evening includes dinner, live music, a raffle prize table, and cash payouts awarded to the top anglers.

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When

Tickets

$200.00 per team

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Dinner served at the banquet

Parking

Overflow parking available at Conestogo Lake.

Going?

Location

Alpine Club of Kitchener-Waterloo · 464 Maple Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2H 4X5 Get Directions

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Family Friendly

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Best For

Anglers and families looking for a unique blend of competition and celebration.

Vibe

Festive, competitive, community-oriented

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Each competitor is required to wear a Canadian Coast Guard Approved PFD, or floatation suit/jacket anytime the combustion engine is operating.
  • Only artificial lures may be used in this event, and live bait of any kind is prohibited.
  • Review local fishing and boating legislation as well as tournament rules prior to competing.
  • Arrive early to ensure a smooth boat launch and check-in before the tournament start time.

Links & Contact

Run by The Alpine Club of Kitchener-Waterloo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tournament hours and weigh-in location?

The tournament runs from 9 AM to 2 PM, and all fish are weighed in at the dock where competitors launched.

What is included in the entry fee?

The $200 entry fee per boat includes tournament entry, Alpine Club entry and dinner for two, T-shirts for each competitor, and three raffle tickets each for the prize table.

Where does the awards banquet take place?

Awards and raffle prizes are awarded at the Alpine Club, known for this event as Habsburg Haus.

What fish are allowed to be weighed in?

Only smallmouth and largemouth bass measuring at least 12 inches from nose to tip are allowed, with a tournament limit of four bass per boat.

Who can attend the banquet following the tournament?

Competitors, friends, and family are invited to gather at the Alpine Club for the banquet.

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