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Fishing Tournaments

Simple Fishing Pole With Water In The Background
Boat ramp rental is required for fishing tournaments. Follow the link below to make a request. During Checkout, fishing tournaments organizers will be asked for the total number of boats (Max 15) and can change their answer up to 7 days before the event. The organization will be billed accordingly.

Tournament Rules
  • DO NOT PARK IN THE SCHOOL LOT ON A SCHOOL DAY. DO NOT PARK IN THE BEACH LOT ON THE WEEKENDS.
  • The fishing tournament price is for 5 boats (the minimum).
  • All fisherman must have valid Massachusetts fishing licenses on hand and available to be inspected by the Environmental Police.
  • Fishing tournaments may be held April 1st to Mid June and the 2nd week in Sept to the end of October
  • Tournament dates will be permitted on a first come first served basis, no more than a year in advance of the date requested
  • Only 1 permit will be issued for each day..
  • No more than 15 boats may participate in an event, with a minimum of 5 boats.
  • Boat trailers must be parked in the High School parking lot behind the library on Pond Rd. No parking of trailers is allowed at the lower parking lot or between the trees next to the boat ramp.
  • All participants must be supplied a copy of the Bare Hill Pond rules by the event organizer prior to the start of the event.
  • Tournament organizers must email a copy of the event's catch report to the Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management Committee at: bhpwmc01451@gmail.com.
  • Overnight tournaments are not allowed.
  • Limit of one tournament scheduled per weekend unless approved by Parks and Recreation.
  • Bring a copy of your emailed permit with you on the day of the tournament.
  • You must make use of the boat wash at the top of the bottom parking lot next to the beach house prior to entering the pond per the HarborMaster.
  • Failure to adhere to these rules will result in disapproval of future permits.

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