Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle Fishing Tournament
Clearlake, CA
Get ready for excitement on the water at the Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle Fishing Tournament! Anglers of all skill levels will compete for big prizes, bigger bragging rights, and the chance to hook the catch of a lifetime. Grab your gear, bring your A-game, and let’s make some fishing history!
The Big Bass Battle Format
Unlike traditional bass fishing tournaments, where anglers weigh in five bass at the end of the day, the Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle, presented by Reese Outdoor Productions, allows amateur anglers from all skill levels to win multiple cash payouts each day during the hourly weigh-ins. Each tournament day features seven hourly weigh-ins, with 10 cash payouts per hour.
That means the two-day event offers a total of 140 hourly cash payouts. The angler with the overall biggest bass of the event will also win the Grand Prize of a brand new, fully rigged Ranger Z519R powered by Mercury® 225 HP ProXS, Power Pole Move trolling motor, Power Pole Blades, and Lowrance electronics valued over $90,000. Anglers may only enter one bass per hourly weigh-in.
Our Sponsors
Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle Itinerary
Thursday June 25
- Pre Fish all day
- 6:30 – 8:30 PM Skeet’s Take on Clear Lake
Join us for a get-together at Konocti Harbor Resort restaurant and bar for a live-stream webinar. “Skeet’s take on Clear Lake,” Where Skeet will conduct a Q&A session with you and possibly some guest speakers. Food and drink are available for purchase.
Friday June 26
- Pre Fish, Boats must be off the water by 6 PM
- 6:30 – 9 PM Complimentary Dinner and Fun!
This is our big night! Make sure you join us for your complimentary dinner and have some fun. Meet the sponsors and socialize at the Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, in the banquet room and bar. Let’s get hyped up with this pre-tournament get-together and talk about the fishing ahead. Please RSVP during registration so we have an accurate headcount.
Saturday June 27
- 8 AM – 3 PM Tournament hours
- 6 – 8:30 PM Cornhole tournament and free beer provided by Crooked Goat Brewing
Make sure you join us for a fun evening at the Shannon Mercantile Winery and have some great Shannon wines at the tasting bar or free beer on us. There will be food trucks (food for purchase) and live music. Make sure you sign up for the cornhole tournament if you want a chance to win some Reese fishing rods!
Sunday June 28
- 8 AM – 3 PM Tournament hours
- 4 PM Awards and trophy presentation
Housing Headquarters
We are excited to announce that Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa will be our housing headquarters. This resort is perfect for the family to stay while you’re out fishing the tournament, or you just want the best of it all while you’re here at Clear Lake. The resort offers lots of parking and charging sources, as well as a restaurant and bar. Participants of the Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle will receive a 20% discount using code SRBB2026 at checkout.
Konocti Harbor Resort, 8727 Soda Bay Rd, Kelseyville, CA 95451
How Do I Enter?
Entering is easy:
- Online registration ONLY at ReeseFishing.com
- The entry fee is $200 per angler
- You will receive a confirmation of registration upon checkout. (Check Spam/Junk folder if you don’t receive)
- There will be no refunds of the entry fee unless the event is permanently cancelled.
- In the event a participant needs to cancel an entry, the entry fee would be forwarded to the next year’s event.
- Registration for an Event closes at 9:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the beginning of the Event. There will be no morning registration at the event. Participants may register online prior to the Event.
TOURNAMENT DAY
On the day of the event, there is no “Take off”; each angler will receive a “first cast” text indicating that it’s time to begin fishing. In addition, each angler will receive a text message from event staff before the start of the first hourly weigh-in containing a link to our “Live Leaderboard.” The constantly updated leaderboard provides real-time information on the top ten places for the current hour.
LAUNCH
Anglers may launch from any ramp they choose. There is no mandatory “host ramp.” You can launch and be on the water after 6 AM at your location, waiting for your “first cast” text.
HOURLY WEIGH-INS
Each tournament day features seven hourly weigh-ins starting at 8:00 am and ending at 3:00 pm. Each hourly weigh-in awards cash payouts to the top ten biggest bass each hour as follows:
- 1ST: $1000.00
- 2ND: $500.00
- 3RD: $300.00
- 4TH: $250.00
- 5TH: $225.00
- 6TH: $200.00
- 7TH: $175.00
- 8TH: $150.00
- 9TH: $125.00
- 10TH: $100.00
Hourly Payouts are $21,175 per day (based on 400 entries)
The hourly weigh-ins are held at the official “host site” listed under “Event Details – Weigh-in Site” on our website. Anglers are free to weigh their bass at any time during the designated hourly weigh-in, but you must be checked in at the fish care tanks, ready to weigh in, before the end of the designated hourly weigh-in. A digital “official time clock” will be displayed at the fish care tanks. Anglers may travel to the weigh-in location by boat or may “trailer” back to the weigh-in location.
Anglers must use their own weigh bag or may purchase a “Bass Sack” from us for $20; there will be no community weigh bag use. After placing your bass in the weigh bag (be sure to fill it with enough water), bring it to the weigh-in line (look for the tents and fish-care tanks). Reese Outdoor Productions staff will ask you for your name, and you will be called up to the weigh-in stage by the tournament director to weigh your bass.
After weighing a fish, anglers are free to proceed immediately back to the lake to continue fishing after weighing their bass. No participant may have more than three bass (per participant) in his/her possession at any time during official event hours.
All winnings will be mailed after the tournament.
Business Hours and Communication
Regular Business Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Standard Time. During these hours, we are on hand to process entry requests and address any questions about tournament rules and logistics. Please email questions to Reeseoutdoor@Reesefishing.com
Extended Availability:
We continue to support outside regular business hours. During tournament weeks and on event days, our team can assist through chat and text.
Contacting Us:
For a prompt and efficient response, please use email (Reeseoutdoor@Reesefishing.com). These methods are faster than phone calls and voicemails, especially for quick inquiries or urgent updates. When contacting us, please include your name and a clear description of your question or issue. This helps us address your needs more swiftly.
Event Days:
We will provide the phone number before the event.
On event days, contact us via chat and text for immediate assistance.
Note on Voicemails:
While we do accept voicemails, responses may be delayed. For quicker assistance, we recommend emailing or texting us with the necessary details for faster processing.
*This information does not supersede or substitute for reading the official event “Rules.” Please visit our Rules page