Bass Derby Rules & Regulations

2010 Rio Vista Bass Derby Official Rules & Regulations

“Target Length Striped Bass and Target Length Sturgeon”

1. TO ENTER: each angler in the derby must first purchase a registration ticket for $35.00. All tickets must be purchased before 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Late arrivals must call the Rio
   Vista Chamber of Commerce office (707) 374‐2700 prior to that time to reserve tickets. Visa, Master
   Card, American Express, and Discover are accepted by mail, in person, or phone. PayPal is accepted for
   on‐line registration. Derby registration tickets are non‐transferable and non‐refundable.
2. Derby fishing will begin at 6:00 am on Friday, October 8, 2010 and will continue until Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 3:00 pm.
3. Two categories of fish may be entered in the 2010 derby:
   (1) Striped Bass. The “Target Length” will be pulled at the start of the tournament and the angler who enters the bass closest to the specified length without going over will win the Grand Prize. In case of a tie in length, the winner will be determined by the fish of the greatest weight. If both fish weigh the same, the tie will be broken by the first fisherman who entered their fish.
   (2) Sturgeon. The “Target Length” will be pulled at the start of the tournament and the angler who enters the sturgeon closest to the specified length without going over will win the Grand Prize. In case of a tie in the length, the winner will be determined by the fish of the greatest weight. If both fish weigh the same, the tie will be broken by the first fisherman who entered their fish. The angler must have a punch card for the sturgeon.
4. All fish entered in the Bass Derby must be measured and weighed in at the official weigh‐in station,
   staffed and managed by the Isleton /Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass Association (CSBA),
   located at 45 Main Street (near Front Street) in Rio Vista.                                                       

    

   Weigh‐In and Measure Times
   Friday, October 8, 2010, 12 noon – 6:00 pm
   Saturday, October 9, 2010, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
   Sunday, October 10, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

5. The City of Rio Vista’s courtesy dock at the end of Main Street (look for three flag poles) will be available for tie-up for 30 minutes to weigh fish.
6. Each angler must present his or her fish for weigh‐in and measuring to the Weigh Master at the
   official weigh‐in station.
7. All fish must be caught in the Sacramento River Delta, from Sacramento south, to the Benicia
   Bridge in any waterways open to the public, including the Stockton river way. (See Department of Fish
   and Game 2003 Striped Bass Fishing map for details).
8. Each angler may submit only one fish per category in the derby. Tickets will be marked accordingly.
9. All fish entered will be marked for identification purposes.
10. All fish to be entered in the Bass Derby must be weighed, measured and recorded within 15 hours
    of being caught. The angler will provide the Weigh Master full and certified information as to when
    and where the fish was caught, and the type of tackle, lure, or bait used. The angler must show a valid
    California fishing license, a valid picture identification, a numbered bass derby registration ticket, and
    any other information relating to the catch. The above documents must be presented at the time of
    weigh‐in or the fish will be immediately disqualified.
11. The Weigh Master and/or official from the Department of Fish and Game reserves the right to
    retain any fish in order to make a full investigation in any case where the weight or condition of the fish
    caught is challenged, or there may have been other violations of the derby rules or state and federal laws
    or breaches of good sportsmanship. The Weigh Master and/or official from the Department of Fish and
    Game reserve the right to open and inspect any entry. The Chamber of Commerce shall form a
    committee for any investigations; the committee will include at least one representative from the
    following: Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Isleton/Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass
    Association. This committee reserves the right to reject any entry and their decisions shall be final. All
    anglers must conform to all California Department of Fish and Game and Coast Guard rules and
    regulations. In addition, any controversy or claim rising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach
    of this contract, shall be settled by arbitration at the participant’s/angler’s expense.
12. Fishing is at participant’s risk.
13. Fishing guides under charter are not eligible to enter, however their clients may enter.
14. All anglers participating in the Rio Vista Bass Derby must be 16 years of age or older. If under 16, they must be entered in the Kid’s Fishing Derby.
15. Awards are to be presented at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 45 Main Street, Rio Vista.
    Winners must be present to claim their prizes. Winners will be posted at www.bassfestival.com.
16. Winners are responsible for all state and federal and registration where applicable.
17. The Rio Vista Bass Derby reserves the right to substitute prizes if necessary.
    

     

    2010 PRIZES FOR WINNERS AS FOLLOWS:

    Winners must be present to receive award.

    STRIPED BASS                            STURGEON
    First Place ‐ $1500.00 cash       First Place ‐ $500.00
    Second Place ‐ $1000.00           Second Place ‐ $250.00
    Third Place ‐ $500.00                  Third Place ‐ $100.00
    

     

    Additional prizes will be based on donations.
    

    All adults who purchase a fishing ticket will automatically be entered in the Boat Raffle when they turn
    in their completed fishing ticket stub to the Chamber Office. Additional Boat Raffle tickets may be purchased by anyone for $10.00 at the Chamber Office, 6 North Front Street, Rio Vista.

18. A Highrollers Striped Bass Side Pot is also available for a $10.00 entry fee. The prize will be divided with 60% to the winner, and 40% to the Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce. The winner must abide by all the above derby rules, except that the fish of largest weight at the targeted length will be the winner and the angler must have purchased an entry in the side pot.
19. KID’S FISHING DERBY:
    A. Each angler age 15 and under must first purchase a registration ticket for $5.00.
    B. Only striped bass measuring 18” and over are eligible for weigh‐in as well as any size catfish.
    C. The winning fish is judged by size: largest bass or catfish.
    D. All other Rio Vista Derby rules and regulations apply. 
    

     

    GRAND PRIZE 

    BASS                                                                                             CATFISH
    Winner ‐ BMX Bicycle & $50 Savings Bond Winner          BMX Bicycle & $50 Savings Bond

Special thanks to the Isleton/Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass Association, Klamath Boats
(klamathboats.com), and the Fish Sniffer magazine for their continued help, support, and management.