09/01/2026
Let's share this. The more anglers the bigger the pot.
Flathead catfish only
Public natural waters only: rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. No private ponds, pay lakes, or stocked ponds.
Rod and reel only. No jugs, trotlines, limb lines, nets, noodling, or hand grabbing.
$50 tournament entry
$25 optional Big Fish pot
Each angler receives their own official FCH tournament ID number.
Anglers must be registered at least 24 hours before submitting their first fish.
Three fish limit. The winner is determined by the combined total length of the angler's best three flatheads.
Every fish must be measured nose to tail on a bump board or approved rigid measuring board.
Each submission requires one continuous, unedited video showing the angler's FCH ID number, the entire fish being measured, and the fish being released alive.
Main tournament: weight is optional. Length is what counts toward the leaderboard.
Big Fish: the fish must be both measured and weighed in one continuous, unedited video. A digital scale is required, and the weight must be clearly visible.
Big Fish winner: heaviest verified flathead.
Ties: longest individual fish breaks the tie. If still tied, the earliest verified submission wins.
Fish must be legally caught by the registered angler.
Altered or reused videos, falsified measurements, or cheating result in immediate disqualification and possible removal from future FCH tournaments.
Tournament director's ruling is final.
For September, we're running September 1 through September 30, 2026.
For each angler registering, send:
Name:
Phone Number:
Address:
Big Fish: Yes or No
