CATCH RATE 2023
MULTI-SPECIES TOURNAMENT SERIES
WALLEYE • BASS • TROUT • CARP
The CATCH RATE tournament series is an 8 event series that is held on one SATURDAY and 7 WEDNESDAY EVENIINGS from April 22–August 30. The event is an affordable $20 per angler/per species to enter. We hold the tournament series at Chatfield Reservoir, keeping the event centrally located for anglers in the metro Denver area.
The majority of the events are held on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm-8pm unless otherwise noted.
Our Saturday event will take place on April 22 from 3pm–10pm.
Anglers receive points each week for each division they enter. Anglers receive additional points for placing. Champions announced Aug. 30 event at the award ceremony.
Anglers who have already been fishing on the reservoir on the day of the event are subject to a MANDATORY boat check. This can be done on the water but is subject to availability of time by a Catch Rate Official.
GREAT CASH PAY OUTS!
ENTRY FEE: $20 per angler/per species to enter
LOCATION: Chatfield Reservoir (North Boat Ramp)
WHAT YOU NEED: Measure board, fishing license, a camera phone to video and submit catch.
HOW IT WORKS: This is a digital event. For a fish to count you must CLEARLY SHOW: Head of the species you registered for touching the head board on the measure board, tail on the measurements, the angler who caught the fish, and the release.
METHODS: Anglers can fish from shore, kayak, or boat (as many anglers as you want, but all anglers must be registered in league)
All announcements in regards to cancellations or changes will be made on the Tightline Outdoors Facebook page.
Saturday
April 22
3pm–10pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
Bonus! BEAT NATE!
Fish against Nate on Walleye. $250 CASH BONUS on top of 1st place for the winner if you catch a bigger Walleye than Nate. Nate isn’t eligible to place so 2nd place will still be the 1st place winner.
Bonus! BIG CARP EVENT!
We want ALL Carp anglers in support of the Ultimate Sport Fish! 1st Place receives normal pay out plus $250 CASH!
Wednesday
May 17
4pm–8pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
TAIL GATE PARTY!
Come get to know each other and welcome new anglers prior to the event. Tailgating begins at 2pm.
Wednesday
May 31
4pm–8pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
Tonight’s bonus is
ALL ABOUT THE TROUT!
The longest Trout measured will receive a $300 pair of Costa Glasses on top of the 1st place prize!
Wednesday
June 14
4pm–8pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
JJ BRANSON’S EVENT!
Celebrate the amazing life of JJ Branson!
Sponsored by Denver Bassmasters
JJ’s largest fish at Catch Rate was 18.25″. Tonight, if the winning Bass breaks 18.25″ that angler receives a $250 CASH BONUS.
Wednesday
June 28
4pm–8pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm–4pm
DOUBLE TROUBLE!
Bonus for the skilled angler who can compete in two species. The angler that places in the money in two divisions will receive a $300 pair of Costa Glasses. If multiple anglers accomplish dual species the angler placing highest wins.
Wednesday
July 19
4pm–9pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
YOUTH NIGHT!
Welcome young anglers! Kids 12 yo and under can fish for free to compete in the Youth Category!Youth an glers are eligible for the Youth Category Prize! Bring a young neighbor or family member to join the fun!
Wednesday
August 9
4pm–9pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
FISH AGAINST NATE ON CARP!
Win a $250 CASH BONUS on top of 1st place for the winner who catches a bigger Carp than Nate. Nate is not eligible to place so 2nd place against Nate will still be the 1st place winner.
Wednesday
August 30
4pm–8pm
Mandatory check-in 3:30pm to 4pm
TAIL GATE PARTY AFTER THE EVENT!
This is our final event of 2023!
The Angler Champion of the year will be announced at the award ceremony.
2023 CATCH RATE SPONSORS
