# Event Details - **Event Name**: Channel Cat Classic - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Channel Cat Classic Clearlake Ca Launch: RedBud Park 14655 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422 Prefishing Concludes 12 hours prior to Blast Off. Captains Meeting Friday April 24th 5pm-6pm RedBud Park at the gazebo. Fishing begins April 25th and April 26th, 2026 Boats Only 1,2 or 3-Man Team (3 people per boat) Blast Off 7 am each day with Livewell Checks beginning at 5:30 am Weigh in each day 4pm. inside bouys at 3:30. Teams will line up by launch numbers for weigh in position. Please complete the form with the following information Names of all team members Fishing License number 2 pole sticker number Boaters Card ID number (must match the name of any team member) NOTES: Please see tournament rules for further information and guidelines for this tournament Registration is CLOSED The website is where you can register and also pick up some Channel Cat Classic merchandise. No personal Checks will be accepted. Check in Time · Check in Time will begin at 5:00 am · Live well checks will begin at 5:00 am · All live wells within your boat will be checked · All larger coolers will be checked · All storage compartments will be checked · No wired animal cages will be accepted as live wells · No stringers will be allowed · No FFS allowed in this tournament. Blast off Time · Blast off will be at 700am · Boats will be sent in groups of 3 · If you are not checked in 10 min before blast off at the assigned time, the field will be sent and you will wait until the field is clear. · If you are checked in and not ready to blast off, please pull to me and I will send you in between the groups of 3. · If you do not see me prior to blasting off at your assigned time, you will be penalized 1 pound for each boat that goes after you. Launch Order: · Day 1 launch order will be determined by random draw April 20th. · Day 2 launch order will be based on Day 1 standings, with the lowest-ranked teams launching first and the highest-ranked teams launching last. Weigh in Time. · On Time Definition: A numbered weight card/coin will be given to each team captain. The weight card/coin needs to be in the tournament directors’ hand by 3:30:00 PM. Card has to be turned in by a team member. · Late Penalty : One pound per each minute late will be deducted from that days weight. There will be no exceptions outside of being held hostage. · Early weigh in is accepted. Fish does not have to be a certain weight. Early weigh in fish cannot be culled · A fish weighed in early cannot be culled from that days total under no circumstances. · Fish weighed in early is tagged and released and subject to Dead Fish Rule from the time it’s weighed until the official end of that days tournament. Dead Fish · Definition: Each fish will be tagged at weigh in with a numbered tag before being released back in the water. That tag will be documented as your teams fish. If at any time during weigh in that fish surfaces or does not have independent energy or life to swim away, that fish will be deemed dead. · Penalty: you will have half the weight of that fish deducted from your total weight. Qualifications: · Boaters Card for each team will be required for participation in the tournament. Card or Evidence of a Pending Card will be required. No expired cards will be accepted. · Fishing License: Current Valid Fishing license with your name on it, will be required to participate in this tournament · If you intend to fish with 2 poles, a two pole sticker associated with that license will need to be presented · An expired Fishing license will not be accepted. · Maximum 3 team members per boat only. · Entry Fee is per team not per person. Participation Requirements · “The Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual who has been suspended, disqualified, or otherwise deemed detrimental to the integrity, safety, or reputation of the Channel Cat Classic or affiliated events.” · Any Fighting amongst participants, guests, or community will result in immediate tournament suspension. Personal attacks on participants is considered infighting and will result in the same outcome. · Unsportsmanlike behavior described as cheating, weight manipulation, fish harvesting, cageing, transferring will result in immediate tournament disqualification and tournament suspension · Intoxication during tournament timeline’s will result in being removed from the event and suspended from Channel Cat Classic events until a review is conducted. · The use of controlled substances during tournament event hours will not be tolerated. · Random boat checks during the event will be made upon Directors discretion. Objections, Protests,Accusations · All tournament accusations, protests or weigh in conflicts or questions shall be admitted between April 25th – April 26th. They will be reviewed April 27th per our awards criteria. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clearlake/channel-cat-classic/200029105044201 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, meetups, nonprofit, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1942 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Clearlake - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 14655 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422 - **lat**: 38.94985 - **long**: -122.63881 - **full address**: 14655 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Channel Cat Classic - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/220407fc0b416bb8589f036cad453c6c4f083fc88d0c7685bea0f239115f56ff-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc000100-gmir?v=1776805771 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Channel Cat Classic being held? - **A:** Channel Cat Classic takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 14655 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Channel Cat Classic? - **A:** Channel Cat Classic is organized by Channel Cat Classic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Channel Cat Classic is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Clearlake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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