The Striper Cup

10/26/2026

This one’s for the kayak anglers!

The 2026 Striper Cup brought together kayak anglers from across the Northeast and beyond, proving that you don’t need a big boat to land a big bass!

From impressive catches to unforgettable moments on the water, swipe through to check out some of the standout kayak catches from this year’s tournament.

Were you chasing stripers from a kayak this season? Let us know in the comments!

10/19/2026

There is no doubt that sizeable fish were submitted this year, check these out!

A selection of BIG BASS features from this past Cup!

Which photo has the largest fish?

10/02/2026

Full details here: https://onthewater.com/striperfest-live-giveaway-details

In addition to the grand-prize boat, we're also giving away a MASSIVE prize package to open to ANYONE now until midnight October 14th.

Prizes include Columbia PFG apparel, Rapala lures, VMC hooks, Costa sunglasses, PENN rods and reels, BUBBA tools, YETI gear, and SIMRAD electronics!

One lucky winner will take home our biggest giveaway ever!

FAQ:

Who can enter?
Anyone. You don’t need to be a Striper Cup participant to win.

Do I have to buy anything?
No. Entry is free. Just sign up with the form!

Is this the same as the boat drawing?
No. The grand prize boat drawing is for adult Striper Cup participants. This giveaway is separate and open to everyone.

When does it close?
Entries close Wednesday, October 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET. We’ll announce the winner in The Fishing Forecast Oct 15th.

09/29/2026

09/16/2026

That’s a wrap for The Striper Cup 2026, Congrats to all those who participated! So many bass caught, released, and submitted. Over $30,000 in prizes awarded from YETI, PENN Fishing , BUBBA, Simrad Yachting, and more!

But that’s not all… Striper Fest 2026 is next Saturday Sept 26, at Marina park in Falmouth, MA! As always we will be doing our live boat giveaway so be sure to be there for a chance to win the Skeeter Saltwater SX221 Bay Boat.

See you there!

09/14/2026

The time has come! The final features from the last week of the Striper cup! Week 20 features ahead of this weeks winner announcement.

Which bass is your favorite from those above?