5th Annual Oxbow All Species Tournament - Presented by Soul Fly

Come celebrate Maine fly fishing and raise money for the ASGA Striper Initiative with a weekend-long tournament and celebration stacked with awards and prizes from our friends at YETI, Simms, Patagonia, Costa & more! 2025 will have an expanded weekend schedule, making this the biggest celebration yet. Join us for 3 days of fly fishing, tunes, community, and lots of Oxbow beer.

Rising Tide Brewery, Portland ME.

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Tournament check in will take place on-site alongside the event.

The Friday Night Event is far more than your average “captains meeting”. This community gathering will feature live music, local food provided by Portland chefs, and cold cans of the new Striper Season beer (of which all proceeds support ASGA). Experience live and silent auctions, as well as interactive art installments that increase awareness of critical issues with our striped bass fishery and inspire heartfelt advocacy for its long-term conservation. This will be a welcoming environment full of cultural energy, with several well-known sporting and local artists creating live art pieces on-site. Come (re)connect with industry folks, raise money for an Association that unites our community through relentless advocacy, and set the vibe for an unforgettable weekend.

This will be a ticketed event for the Portland community, but all tournament participants get in free. Additional information and seperate ticketing will be updated soon!

Anglers may start fishing at 5 am, fish until dark.

***Rules Below

All anglers must return to Oxbow Beer Garden by 1:00pm on Sunday to submit their results.

Sunday is much more than your average awards ceremony. It is a celebration. The incredible outdoor space in Oxford will be our gathering place, and all are welcome (not just tournament participants). We will have local and national brands represented on site, engaging folks with creative activations and some friendly competition. The greatest pizza EVAH will be provided by the Oxbow crew and other cuisine from local Maine chefs. There will be several bands, an award ceremony, grand prize raffle, and interactive art displays. This will be a culmination of the weekend; a place to celebrate, share memories, and connect with new and old friends.

Tickets:

Single Angler Entry: $75

Team Entry: $150*

*sign-up as a team of two and create a group name during registration

Tournament Details:

• As the name implies, all legal game fish species that swim in Maine waters are eligible for qualifying points in this unique tournament. The grand prize package will be awarded to the team or solo angler that catches, photos, and releases the most variety of fish species over the weekend. Additional winning categories for largest catches of brook trout, landlocked salmon, striped bass, and smallmouth bass.
• The list of included Maine Game Species is below: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/fisheries/species-information/index.html
• The tournament headquarters are at Rising Tide Brewery in Portland, Maine and Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, Maine. These locations are conveniently located within minutes of the salty coast and surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams that contain almost all of Maine’s fish species.

Tournament Rules:

• This tournament is run largely on the honor system and is fly fishing only. Remember, karma! All fishing must be done within the state of Maine. All catches must be recorded on a smartphone or digital camera and released safely. All fish must be caught on a fly, using a fly rod and reel. Photos should be taken with the provided measuring tape and tournament token (given at check-in).
• Please follow proper fish handling and catch & release techniques. We strongly encourage anglers to review and utilize the Keep Fish Wet Principles.
• For the All Species categories, the total number of species caught determines the winner. For the comprehensive list of qualifying species, see below. Each team or angler may also include up to two ‘Wildcard’ species in their scorecard (these are other species not included in the Qualifying Species List). In the event of a tie, the total number of inches will be tallied. Note that no preference or weight is given to any species in this category.
• 21+ unless accompanied by a guardian
• All anglers must obey Maine fishing laws to participate
• For the Best in Class categories, the longest fish wins!

Winning Categories:

All Species

• 1st Place
• 2nd Place
• 3rd Place

Best in Class

• Brook Trout
• Landlocked Salmon
• Striped Bass
• Smallmouth Bass

Prizes: This page will be updated as prizes are collected, but suffice to say, it’s worth your time.

See you in September!

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