--- title: Catch Rate Tournament description: Tighline Outdoors hosts a fishing tournament on Wednesdays at Chatfield Reservoir in Denver, Colorado. 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The event is affordable at $20 per angler/per species to enter. We hold the tournament series at Chatfield Reservoir, keeping the event centrally located for anglers in the Denver Metro area. Each event there are individual categories for Trout, Walleye, and Bass. There will be 2 specific dates we will include the Carp category, June 17th & July 29th. There will be cash payouts each event for each category paying 1 to 5 places deep, depending on how many anglers register. There is an Eagle Claw Prize Pack and potential $100 cash bonus for 1st place each week, from local business partners, for each category in addition to cash payouts! All anglers receive points each week for each division they enter. Anglers receive additional points for placing. Champions are announced at the August 19th event award ceremony. There are also 4 opportunities to BEAT NATE for a $250 bonus!  TROUT - APRIL 18TH \*\* CARP - MAY 6TH (RESCHEDULED) BASS - MAY 20TH CARP - JULY 29TH WALLEYE - AUGUST 5TH ### Sign up for the official Catch Rate alerts via email. This is how we'll share updates, weather cancellations or other tournament news. KICK OFF EVENT - BEAT NATE IN TROUT ### APRIL 18 We'll kick off our season on Saturday from 7am-3pm. BEAT NATE IN CARP \*Rescheduled due to weather ### MAY 6 WIN A $250 CASH BONUS on top of 1st place for the winner who catches a bigger TROUT than Nate. Nate is not eligible to place, so 2nd place against Nate will still be the 1st place winner. BEAT NATE IN BASS ### MAY 20 WIN A $250 CASH BONUS on top of 1st place for the winner who catches a bigger BASS than Nate. Nate is not eligible to place, so 2nd place against Nate will still be the 1st place winner. YOUTH NIGHT ### JUNE 3 WELCOME YOUNG ANGLERS! Kids 12 yeas old and under can fish for FREE in the YOUTH CATEGORY! Youth Anglers are eligible for Youth Category prizes. Bring a young neighbor or family member to join the fun! CARP INCLUDED ### JUNE 17 Walleye, Bass, Trout & Carp Divisions eligible for this event. U.S.A. NIGHT ### JULY 1 BONUS CHALLENGE! Prize awarded to the most Patriotic Display - Angler or Boat! JJ BRANSON EVENT ### JULY 22 MEMORIAL NIGHT! Celebrate the life of JJ BRANSON! JJ's larges Bass of Catch Rate was 18.25". If the 1st place Bass breaks 18.25" that angler receives a $250 CASH BONUS! BEAT NATE IN CARP ### JULY 29 WIN $250 CASH BONUS on top of 1st place to the skilled angler who can catch a bigger CARP than Nate! Nate is not eligible to place, so 2nd place against Nate will still be the 1st place winner. BEAT NATE IN WALLEYE ### AUGUST 5 WIN $250 CASH BONUS on top of 1st place to the skilled angler who can catch a bigger WALLEYE than Nate! Nate is not eligible to place, so 2nd place against Nate will still be the 1st place winner. FINAL EVENT & AWARDS ### AUGUST 19 FINAL EVENT OF 2026! ANGLER OF THE YEAR for each species division will be announced! BIG FISH POT PAYOUT will be awarded! Button ## TOURNAMENT DETAILS Please read the following details regarding how the tournament is operated. Chapters - [INFO](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-1-widget_1713821787543) - [LOCATION](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-2-widget_1713821787543) - [WHAT YOU NEED](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-3-widget_1713821787543) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-4-widget_1713821787543) - [DEADLINE](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-5-widget_1713821787543) - [METHODS](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-6-widget_1713821787543) - [PRE-FISHING](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-7-widget_1713821787543) - [COMMUNICATIONS](https://tightlineoutdoors.com/catch-rate-tournament#section-8-widget_1713821787543) Entry Fee $20 per angler/per species to enter. Location [Chatfield Reservoir (North Boat Ramp)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C7LKj8BChvhTGirr8) What You Need Measure board (provided), fishing license, and a camera phone to video and text in your catch. How It Works This is a digital event. For a fish to count, anglers must film a video of themselves measuring the fish, saying the code word (given to each angler at the beginning of each event), state their name and the fish’s length, and show the release. The fish must be measured with the head touching the bump on the bump board and the tail displayed to show its' greatest length. The video must be texted in. If a fish is in-between a 1/4 inch mark, then anglers are to round up to the next 1/4 inch. Deadline Videos must be RECEIVED by the event ending time to qualify. Methods Anglers can fish from shore, kayaks, or a boat. \*All anglers fishing together must be registered for the same species.  Pre-Fishing Anglers who have already been fishing on the reservoir on the day of the event are subject to a **MANDATORY** boat check. This may  be done on the water, but is subject to availability of time by a Catch Rate Official. Communications All announcements in regards to cancellations or changes will be made on the Tightline Outdoors Facebook page. 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