The second Elite Kayak Fishing event of 2022 will take place on June 25 on Oneida Lake, the largest body of water entirely within the state of New York.
Widely regarded for its walleye and perch fishing, Oneida Lake is an unsung gem when it comes to bass fishing, boasting healthy populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. This massive body of water offers everything an angler could ask for.
Register here.
EVENT INFORMATION
Entry Fee: $130.00
Optional Double Down Entry Fee: $120.00
Tournament Format: CPR (catch-photo-release)
Minimum Length: 12.00 inches
Number of Fish: 5-fish limit
The optional Double Down entry fee is a winner-takes-all side pot. The angler with the biggest limit who also doubled down (paid an additional $120) wins the entire pot!
EVENT HQ/CHECK-IN/AWARDS CEREMONY
Location: Midstate Athletic Community Center in Cicero, NY
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Pre-fishing Deadline: 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline: 5:00 PM
Captain’s Meeting: 6:00 PM
Identifier Code Release: 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Earliest Launch: 5:30 AM
Competition Start (Lines In): 6:00 AM
Competition End (Lines Out): 2:00 PM
Photo Upload Deadline: 3:00 PM
Check-in Deadline: 4:00
Awards Ceremony: 4:15 PM
ELIGIBLE WATER
Launch from any public-access launch point contiguous with eligible water. Boundaries include the entirety of the lake, including all tributaries as far as one may paddle/float to the first impassible barrier (i.e. dam, waterfall, etc), except where noted below.
Boundaries on the Oneida River to the west are Lock 23 and the dam. To the east, the boundaries are the Route 50A bridges on Fish Creek and Pools Brook.
See KBF rule #5 for more details on competition areas and eligible water.
APPROVED MEASURING DEVICE
You may use one of three approved measuring devices, all made by Ketch Products: the original Ketch Board, the Ketch X board, or the Ketch Karbonate board.
Anglers using any other measuring device will have their fish denied.
TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
We will be using the Fishing Chaos platform to manage our events. Anglers are required to have an account with them and download the app.
There are two pricing plans available—monthly and annual—or you can opt to pay a small event fee instead.
New for 2022: Our events will also be professionally handled and judged by Reel Tournament Management.
IDENTIFIER
The four-digit identifier code will go live on Fishing Chaos at 8 PM. The code must be written on either an event-specific EKF identifier card (download here) or an official KBF identifier card.
Identifier codes written on anything else will result in a denied entry.
ANGLER OF THE YEAR POINTS
Max Points: 600
Decrement: 6
Participation: 120
Registration: 60
Click here to see how our points system works.
FISHING LICENSE
All competitors are required to have a valid state fishing license. Purchase one online at this location.
REFUNDS
For a full refund (less credit card processing fees), cancelations must be received no later than the Friday before the event.
EKF is not responsible for any refunds of expenses related to travel or lodging reservations or other payments involving third parties.
QUALIFICATION
Competitors who place in the top 5 at any regular-season EKF event or finish in the top 50 in the Angler of the Year race during our first four events qualify for the Championship in October.
Competitors who finish in the top 10% in the overall Angler of the Year race (which includes the championship) and are also Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) members prior to the event will qualify to compete in the KBF National Championship.
CASH PRIZES
Payouts equal 100% of net entry fees (gross entry fees less a $10.00 admin fee per angler, which goes toward credit card processing fees, judging fees, permit fees, venue rental costs, trophies, etc., and a $5 hold-back for the championship pot).
For a full rundown of our series and Double Down payout structures, click here.
RESULTS & PRIZE PAYOUT
All announced results are unofficial until after the 24-hour dispute window closes and all disputes have been resolved. EKF will then distribute payments via PayPal Funds Transfer to the email address provided during event registration or to your Fishing Chaos Wallet.
TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us here.