4th Annual Cherokee National Holiday

Bass Tournament

About the Event

Anglers wanted! Join us as our 4th Annual Cherokee National Holiday Bass Tournament comes to Tenkiller Lake.

Participant Information

Entry Fee & Check-in

  • $60 per boat
  • Teams may pay CASH ONLY for entry on the morning of the event
  • 100% payback with a 1:7 payout
  • All teams must come to the check-in window before take-off
  • All teams must have live wells checked before take-off
  • This is an honor start event

Awards

Team Tournament 100% | Payback 1:7

  • $3,000 added money
  • $1,000 TH Marine Big Bass cash prize
  • $750 highest fishing team with youth member (16 & under)
  • $250 second highest fishing team with youth member (16 & under)

Additional Prizes

  • Five $60 conservation prize drawings for teams not weighing fish
  • An additional $1,700 in money to be paid outside of the above-listed prizes.

Category Information

Eligibility & Rules

Click here for the complete list of rules and regulations.

Official Rules

  • Participants acknowledge and agree they have reviewed, understand and will abide by all rules.
  • All local, state, and federal laws will be in effect at all times during event hours.
  • All local, state, Coast Guard, Parks and Wildlife, and federal boating and fishing regulations shall apply at all times.
  • In the event of a discrepancy between the printed version of the rules and the digital version, the rules posted on the official website at the time of the event shall prevail.
  • 5 Fish Productions reserves the right to raise or lower the limit of fish.
  • 5 Fish Productions reserves the right to adjust the weigh-in times.
  • 5 Fish Productions reserves the right to have a trailered event.

Eligibility

  • Participation is open to everyone.
  • This is a team event.
  • Teams may consist of one or two-man teams.
  • At least one member of the team must be 18 years of age to operate the boat.
  • All entrants under the age of 16 must submit a signature of his or her parent or legal guardian.
  • Eligibility to fish will be at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director.

Event Details

September 6, 2025
6:26 AM
 – 1:00 PM

Event Schedule

Resource Key

Bass Tournament Registration

August 11, 2025
– September 5, 2025

Bass Tournament Mandatory Check-In

September 6, 2025
5:00 AM

Bass Tournament Takeoff

September 6, 2025
6:26 AM

Bass Tournament Weigh-In

September 6, 2025
1:00 PM

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