

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Ice Bowl!!! 2026 Midwest Elite Catfishing Series Season Opener
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are excited to bring to you the Revamped Midwest Elite Catfishing Series this year! Alot of thought and work has been put in during the off season to make this series better for you the angler. This year we will be giving plaques for 1st-3rd. Big fish. And top Lady and Youth anglers. Each event we will have raffles of some amazing products, thanks to our awesome sponsors!! So with that being said, we welcome you all to come join us on one of the premier catfish lakes in the region and have some fun!! You can find info and rules below. Make sure to become very familiar with them!!

$150 Entry!!
Registration and livewell check will start at 4AM.. There will be signage as you enter Marina directing you to Registration. Weigh in will be in same spot. 

Mandatory Captains meeting @5:30AM by restroom next to ramp

Lines in @6AM. Lines out 2PM
CHIPS MUST BE IN BUCKET BY 2:30!!

Raffle tickets will be available at Registration and weigh-in. Drawing to be held after awards are handed out.. 

Below is our set rules and regulations for the year. Subject to change as deemed necessary and voted on by Committee 

ATTENTION MIDWEST ANGLERS &amp; FOLLOWERS!
Here are our official rules &amp; regulations for the 2026 Season! These have all been gone through several times, revised, &amp; reviewed by our committee of anglers. Check em out! ?

Midwest Elite Catfishing Series Rules/Regs
*Revised 10/30/2025* by Shaun Long
*Revised 1/5/2026* by Shaun Long
*Revised 1/21/2026* by Shaun Long based on amendments made by the committee of anglers 
*Revised 1/31/2026* by Shaun Long based on the final amendments made by the committee of anglers 

            *Tournament Regulations*

Daytime Tournament hours 6am-2pm
Nighttime Tournament hours 5pm-1am
        *Unless otherwise specified*

         Entry Fee $150 per boat/team

$20 from each boat goes towards the seasons points race where the top 3 teams will be paid out &amp; awarded!   
                    1st place 50%   
                    2nd place 30%   
                    3rd place 20%

Each team’s top 4 events will be calculated for the seasons totals based on a 100 point system. 
100 points for 1st   
99 points for 2nd  
98 points for 3rd &amp; so on and so forth. 
3 points will be awarded for Big Fish.
*Season Points Race ends in September*

$20 from each entry fee goes towards Big Fish Payout

$100 from each entry fee goes towards Main Pot Payout 
                    1st place 50% 
                    2nd place 30%
                    3rd place 20%

$10 from each entry fee goes back into the club to help with tournament costs such as plaques, swag, raffle prizes, &amp; other items to be used for the growth &amp; operation of the club. 

Registration and weigh in location will vary for each event. Location will be disclosed in each event’s details. 

       Daytime Tournaments Timeline:
Registration &amp; live-well check at 4:00am 
Mandatory Captains meeting at 5:30am 
Lines in at 6am 
Lines out of the water at 2:00pm
Must have your numbered poker chip back in the bucket by 2:30pm
Weigh-in starts promptly at 2:30pm

****NOTE: This does not include the Illinois River  Tournament in Meredosia, Illinois. Stay tuned for those times!****

       Nighttime Tournaments Timeline:
Registration &amp; live-well check at 3:00pm
Mandatory Captains meeting at 4:30pm
Lines in at 5pm
Lines out of the water at 1:00am
Must have your numbered poker chip back in the bucket by 1:30am
Weigh-in starts promptly at 1:30am

                  *Tournament rules*

****Midwest Elite Catfishing Series rules have been written, shared, &amp; edited to provide a fair and equal playing field for all competitors and are based on a (2) man angling team. Three or more person teams will be restricted to the same limits as a (2) person team but is encouraged. All state, local and Federal laws will take precedence if the limits are below our minimums.****

1.) Rod Limits are 2 rods with a maximum of 2 hooks per rod in use per angler with a maximum of 4 rods in use.

2.) All fish must be weighed in alive. If there are dead fish found in live-well then it will unfortunately result in a disqualification. If more than the allotted limit is found in live-well then it will unfortunately result in a disqualification. Catfish Species &amp; limits will be disclosed in each events details! 

3.) All fish must be caught during tournament hours. 

4.) No trailering allowed. Ramp &amp; launch details will be disclosed in each event’s details. 

5.) All children 18 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

6.) Fish may only be caught by Rod and Reel method only.

7.) All State and Federal rules must be observed. It is up to the anglers to determine what license or licenses may be needed.

8.) All protests must be delivered to either the director or the assistant director in writing before any winners are announced. We will not accept any protests thereafter. All accusations of “cheating” or the breaking of any rules must be proven with submitted time stamped photos and/or videos. If photos or videos cannot be provided along with the accusations then 1 warning will be given to the team who made the accusation. If the same team makes any other accusations of cheating without proof then that team will be banned from the club for the remainder of the season &amp; any points or placements will be forfeited immediately! 

9.) Ties will be decided by the team with the largest fish. If both team’s largest fish is the same then a coin flip will decide the winner! 

10.) Midwest Elite Catfishing Series reserves the right to amend or change any rule for any other reason we deem necessary.

11.) Buddy fishing or sharing of information during tournament hours including techniques, baits, location, etc. is strictly prohibited.

12.) Placing of ALL fish into the weigh totes must be completed with care. No throwing or mishandling will be tolerated. We want to be known as a reputable group of anglers who are very mindful about the conservation of these lake giants so let’s all act accordingly! 

13.) We encourage all fish handled at weigh-in to be handled with fish grips and/or gloves. Larger fish are encouraged to be handled by 2 anglers &amp; if at all possible if the fish is over 25-30 lbs then please DO NOT allow fish to dangle from fish grips for any period of time. Jaw injury can occur to larger fish especially if they are erratic &amp; fighting those who are handling them.  

14.) A live well is REQUIRED! Live wells are recommended to be a minimum of 50 gallons. Portable live wells are allowed as long as they are aerated effectively &amp; large enough to meet the above stated requirements. However, the tournament directors have the final determination if the Live-well is adequate enough to care for the fish being caught. The tournament directors will have the final call on all live wells and reserves the right to remove the team from the tournament if the live well is not sufficient to care for fish properly. OXYGEN is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (not required) especially during the hot months! 

15.) If inclement weather occurs all boat captains must decide for themselves and their fellow team members if it is safe to launch and/or proceed. We will proceed with the event unless the majority of the committee of anglers determine the conditions to be unsafe prior to the event. If the committee (all 6 members) fall under a tied vote then the directors vote will be the tie-breaking vote. 
*Event cancellations unfortunately will not be rescheduled but if you &amp; your team decide to not fish the tournament then we will refund your entry fees as long as that decision is made to the director before the captains meeting occurs. In the event that bad weather occurs during the tournament then we will wait it out until we can proceed with the weigh-in &amp; those details will be discussed on a case by case basis among the committee of anglers but you are always encouraged to make decisions as a team that keeps your team safe! DO NOT WAIT FOR THE DIRECTORS OR THE COMMITTEE’S “PERMISSION” BEFORE YOU MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF DANGER OR BEFORE YOU MAKE A DECISION TO KEEP YOUR TEAM SAFE! 

16.) All tournament boats must maintain 50 yards between each other while anchored, drifting, or spot locked. All tournament boats will be marked with a highly visible ribbon of either a green or orange color. 

17.) No alcoholic beverages, recreational drugs, or illegal substances are allowed to be used during tournament hours. Do as you legally wish after your boat is pulled from the water but please use discretion as there will be children present &amp; building up a youth angling division is something that many of us have discussed &amp; would like to see happen. 

18.) Culling of fish must be done before your boat has been removed from the water.

19.) No chumming.

20.) No fishing known baited holes.

21.) All pre-fishing must end by midnight the day before any scheduled event. For instance, if the tournament starts at 6 am (daytime tournament) on a Saturday morning then you must be off the water by midnight on Friday night in order to be eligible to fish that particular event. If the tournament doesn’t start until 5 pm (nighttime tournament) on Saturday then the same rule applies…. You must be off the water by midnight on Friday in order to be eligible to fish that event. If the committee of anglers or the directors receive notice &amp; timestamped proof that any of our tournament anglers were on the water beyond midnight the night before ANY event then they will not be allowed to fish that particular event. 2 strikes through out the season &amp; that team will be banned from fishing this series for the remainder of the season and any &amp; all current placements to date will be lost &amp; forfeited. Scanning &amp; the catching of bait is permissible after your team has registered &amp; after your livewell has been inspected, &amp; prior to the mandatory captains meeting. 

22.) No tying off to any cabled area such as an intake or discharge.

23.) All boats/teams must remain 50 yards from any cabled/buoyed boundaries including the intake &amp; discharge. NOTE: Currently the intake boundary line is damaged &amp; is not in place so please stay tuned with the clubs plans on providing a map of marked boundaries &amp; the possibility of placing temporary marker floats at the intake boundary. 

24.) Unsportsmanlike conduct at the event or on any social media platform during or after the event may be grounds for being banned from the series for the remainder of the season! Our committee of anglers have been appointed to help with disputes &amp; situations throughout the season so take those issues to them to get it off your chest not Facebook! 

25.) Tournament boundaries will be disclosed in the events details. 

****All rules, fees, times, payouts, and location could be subject to change so stay tuned****
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dewitt
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Clinton Lake Marina
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- **full address**: Clinton Lake Marina, DeWitt, Illinois, United States

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- **organizer**: Mike Mitchell (https://allevents.in/org/mike-mitchell/26230832)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Clinton Lake Marina, DeWitt, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mike Mitchell
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, meetups, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Ice Bowl!!! 2026 Midwest Elite Catfishing Series Season Opener ?
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