Kenosha Classic

05/07/2026

The Kenosha Classic is back for another year. Compete, learn, make new connections and be a member of the tournament community!
Hope to see you there!
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2026 Kenosha Classic times and rules.
There is a mandatory captains meeting Friday June 19th at 7:00pm at the Simmons Island Fish Cleaning Station
4520 Harbor Dr, Kenosha WI, 53140
Sign up will begin at 6:30pm on Friday June 19th before the captains meeting. (same location as the captains meeting)
*Rules are subject to change and full contest rules will be reviewed at the mandatory captains meeting.
For questions please contact (262)-620-6411
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Official Rules 5/7/26
ENTRY FEE
1.The entry fee is $150.00 per boat. All applications and payments must be received prior to the start of the Captains meeting.
PRIZES
1.In case of ties, the prize money between the two or more places the participants would have won will be divided equally between the tied participants.
SCORING
1.All winners will be determined by the tournament committee and their decisions will be final.
2.Winners will be determined based on a scoring system of 10 points per fish and 1 point per pound, rounded to the nearest 1/10 pound.
3.The following species shall be eligible: Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.
4. Ten (10) fish can be weighed of the eligible species. Of these four (4) can be lake trout.
OBSERVER SYSTEM
1.Every boat shall designate one of its team members as an Observer. The Observer will stay with his/her boat (not assigned to another boat) and may fish as part of his/her team.
2. The Observer must be at least 18 years of age.
3. OBSERVER LOG- The Observer must witness the landing of each, and every fish caught and shall maintain a log of all fish caught on the form supplied by the tournament committee. Said log shall be completed at the time each fish is caught and must be submitted to tournament officials at the weigh-in station.
BOAT IDENTIFICATION
1.The tournament committee will furnish to each contestant one (1) boat identification number which must be prominently displayed on the starboard side of the boat during the fishing period, along with the official pennant.
2. The identification pennant must be flown in full view from all directions at all times during the contest.
DATES & HOURS
1.Tournament to be held on Saturday June 20th, 2026. In case of cancellation the Tournament will be held on Sunday June 21st.
2.The tournament schedule will be as follows:
3.Friday June 19th, 2026- Captains meeting- 7:00 P.M
4.Saturday June 20th, 2026 – Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M fishing period from 5:30 A.M-1:30 P.M.
5.Attendance is MANDATORY by a representative from each boat at the meeting Friday night prior to the start of the fishing tournament. A sign-in sheet must be signed acknowledging a copy of the most recent revision of the Tournament rules has been received and reviewed.
6.The tournament will be considered official if a total of three (3) hours are fished.
START & FINISH
1.Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M.
2.No lines or lures are to be in the water prior to the official 5:30 A.M start time as signaled via FM marine radio on channel 68 by the tournament committee.
3.The official clock for the contest will be kept by the tournament committee.
4.Each boat must be within the designated CHECK-IN area prior to the end of the tournament 1:30P.M.
FISHING RULES
1. There are no distance limits as to where a tournament boat may fish as long as travel is done on the water.
2. All fish entered must be caught on hook and line and in accordance with the conservation laws of the state of Wisconsin.
3. A minimum of two (2) licensed anglers are required to be aboard each boat
4. A maximum of nine (9) rods / lures can be run

06/14/2025

Here are the results of the 2025 Kenosha Classic. Wind forecasts impacted participation this year but there were still some very impressive catches despite the wind.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you everyone for participating.

The SU IL open is next weekend then a little break right into Salmon A Rama.

Best of luck to everyone and hope to see you next year!

06/11/2025

Reminder that the Kenosha Classic is coming up this Saturday June 14th.

Captains meeting is Friday June 13th above the Simmonds Island fish cleaning station at 7:00 PM. Sign ups start at 6:30 PM

Note:
The rules have been updated based on a vote last year to extend the fishing time to 1:30 PM instead of 12:30 PM

Hope to see you this weekend!

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05/31/2025

The Kenosha Classic is back for another year. Compete, learn, make new connections and be a member of the tournament community!
Hope to see you there!

______________________
2025 Kenosha Classic times and rules.
There is a mandatory captains meeting Friday June 13th at 7:00pm at the Simmonds Island Fish Cleaning Station
4520 Harbor Dr, Kenosha WI, 53140
Sign up will begin at 6:30pm on Friday June 13th before the captains meeting. (same location as the captains meeting)
*Rules are subject to change and full contest rules will be reviewed at the mandatory captains meeting.
For questions please contact (262)-620-6411
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Official Rules 5/31/25
ENTRY FEE
1.The entry fee is $150.00 per boat. All applications and payments must be received prior to the start of the Captains meeting.
PRIZES
1.In case of ties, the prize money between the two or more places the participants would have won will be divided equally between the tied participants.
SCORING
1.All winners will be determined by the tournament committee and their decisions will be final.
2.Winners will be determined based on a scoring system of 10 points per fish and 1 point per pound, rounded to the nearest 1/10 pound.
3.The following species shall be eligible: Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.
4. Ten (10) fish can be weighed of the eligible species. Of these four (4) can be lake trout.
OBSERVER SYSTEM
1.Every boat shall designate one of its team members as an Observer. The Observer will stay with his/her boat (not assigned to another boat) and may fish as part of his/her team.
2. The Observer must be at least 18 years of age.
3.OBSERVER LOG- The Observer must witness the landing of each, and every fish caught and shall maintain a log of all fish caught on the form supplied by the tournament committee. Said log shall be completed at the time each fish is caught and must be submitted to tournament officials at the weigh-in station.
BOAT IDENTIFICATION
1.The tournament committee will furnish to each contestant one (1) boat identification number which must be prominently displayed on the starboard side of the boat during the fishing period, along with the official pennant.
2. The identification pennant must be flown in full view from all directions at all times during the contest.
DATES & HOURS
1.Tournament to be held on Saturday June 14th, 2025. In case of cancellation the Tournament will be held on Sunday June 15th.
2.The tournament schedule will be as follows:
3.Friday June 13th, 2025- Captains meeting- 7:00 P.M
4.Saturday June 14th, 2025 – Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M fishing period from 5:30 A.M-1:30 P.M.
5.Attendance is MANDATORY by a representative from each boat at the meeting Friday night prior to the start of the fishing tournament. A sign-in sheet must be signed acknowledging a copy of the most recent revision of the Tournament rules has been received and reviewed.
6.The tournament will be considered official if a total of three (3) hours are fished.
START & FINISH
1.Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M.
2. No lines or lures are to be in the water prior to the official 5:30 A.M start time as signaled via FM marine radio on channel 68 by the tournament committee.
3.The official clock for the contest will be kept by the tournament committee.
4.Each boat must be within the designated CHECK-IN area prior to the end of the tournament 1:30P.M.
FISHING RULES
1. There are no distance limits as to where a tournament boat may fish as long as travel is done on the water.
2. All fish entered must be caught on hook and line and in accordance with the conservation laws of the state of Wisconsin.
3. A minimum of two (2) licensed anglers are required to be aboard each boat
4. A maximum of nine (9) rods / lures can be run

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06/16/2024

Good morning everyone! Here are the full results from the 2024 Kenosha Classic. Thank you all for competing and being part of the tournament and sportfishing community. Good attitudes all around. I heard lots of stories, camaraderie and good sportsmanship at the scales.
Chatting with a lot of you I know yesterday was tough fishing. Boats went North, South and in between. Kings continued to be scarce and Lakers were as they have been all season hot and cold. The fact the no one broke 100lbs with 10 fish says all you need to know.
Congratulations to Captain Arnie Arredondo and the crew of the Phoenix for their win consisting of 10 fish weighing in at 96.7 pounds.
Another thank you to Dreamweaver for donating gear for all the teams. They make fantastic products. Our King came on one of their spin doctors yesterday.

This was also a stop on the South West Lake Michigan Salmon Series. Look to their page for results soon.

Next up is the SU IL open. This is a fantastic event and I encourage you to check it out.
Salmon A Rama is also right around the corner with $50,000 for the biggest fish! There are also two tournaments within SAR. Super Sweepstakes and Two In A Boat. This is the 50th anniversary of Salmon A Rama and it will be returning the original festival grounds with opening night fireworks, bands and food. And really big news....the original cheese curds are back!

Thank you again everyone. Good luck and we will see you at the scales.

06/15/2024

Good evening everyone!
Registration and captains meeting is done. Everything looks great for tomorrow morning.
5:30 shotgun start from Kenosha. Stage on the north east side of the break wall. You can start fishing immediately after the start.
NOTE: There was a rule change agreed to by everyone at the captains meeting. We will be extending the contest by one hour. Now you need to be back at 1:30. In weigh in line by 2:30.

A special thank you to Dreamweaver for donating a table full of gear for all the teams. Great stuff! Definitely check them out. I know for sure our boat has several of their products in the starting lineup tomorrow.

Good luck and be safe!
Tournament communications will be on channel 68.

Leading the way in Big Lake Trolling Gear. Made for Fisherman by Fisherman

06/10/2024

The 2024 Kenosha Classic is right around the corner and will be held this Saturday June 15th!

Please visit our page for full rules but here is the basic info.

Friday June 14th, 2024- Captains meeting- 7:00 P.M. Above the Simmonds Island fish cleaning station.
Entry Fee is $150. Registrations and payment will be taken before the meeting starting about 6:30
Tournament time Saturday June 15th, 2024 – Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M fishing period from 5:30 A.M-12:30 P.M.
Weigh in will be at the Simmonds Island fish cleaning station after the end of fishing time (approx. 1:00 PM)
Teams can run 9 rods / lures
Weigh your top 10 fish. 4 can be lake trout
10 points per fish and 1 point per pound.

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05/24/2024

2024 Kenosha classic times and rules.

There is a mandatory captains meeting Friday June 14th at 7:00pm at the Simmonds Island Fish Cleaning Station
4520 Harbor Dr, Kenosha WI, 53140

Sign up will begin at 6:30pm on Friday June 14th before the captains meeting. (same location as the captains meeting)

*Rules are subject to change and full contest rules will be reviewed at the mandatory captains meeting.

For questions please contact (262)-620-6411
________________________
Official Rules 5/22/24
ENTRY FEE
1.The entry fee is $150.00 per boat. All applications and payments must be received prior to the start of the Captains meeting.

PRIZES
1.In case of ties, the prize money between the two or more places the participants would have won will be divided equally between the tied participants.

SCORING
1.All winners will be determined by the tournament committee and their decisions will be final.
2.Winners will be determined based on a scoring system of 10 points per fish and 1 point per pound, rounded to the nearest 1/10 pound.
3.The following species shall be eligible: Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.
4. Ten (10) fish can be weighed of the eligible species. Of these four (4) can be lake trout.

OBSERVER SYSTEM
1.Every boat shall designate one of its team members as an Observer. The Observer will stay with his/her boat (not assigned to another boat) and may fish as part of his/her team.
2. The Observer must be at least 18 years of age.
3.OBSERVER LOG- The Observer must witness the landing of each and every fish caught and shall maintain a log of all fish caught on the form supplied by the tournament committee. Said log shall be completed at the time each fish is caught and must be submitted to tournament officials at the weigh-in station.

BOAT IDENTIFICATION
1.The tournament committee will furnish to each contestant one (1) boat identification number which must be prominently displayed on the starboard side of the boat during the fishing period, along with the official pennant.
2. The identification pennant must be flown in full view from all directions at all times during the contest.

DATES & HOURS
1.Tournament to be held on Saturday June 15th, 2024 In case of cancellation the Tournament will be held on Sunday June 16th.
2.The tournament schedule will be as follows:
3.Friday June 14th, 2024- Captains meeting- 7:00 P.M
4.Saturday June 15th, 2024 – Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M fishing period from 5:30 A.M-12:30 P.M.
5.Attendance is MANDATORY by a representative from each boat at the meeting Friday night prior to the start of the fishing tournament. A sign-in sheet must be signed acknowledging a copy of the most recent revision of the Tournament rules has been received and reviewed.
6.The tournament will be considered official if a total of three (3) hours are fished.

START & FINISH
1.Boats will be released at 5:30 A.M.
2.No lines or lures are to be in the water prior to the official 5:30 A.M start time as signaled via FM marine radio on channel 68 by the tournament committee.
3.The official clock for the contest will be kept by the tournament committee.
4.Each boat must be within the designated CHECK-IN area prior to the end of the tournament 12:30P.M.

FISHING RULES
1. There are no distance limits as to where a tournament boat may fish as long as travel is done on the water.
2. All fish entered must be caught on hook and line and in accordance with the conservation laws of the state of Wisconsin.
3. A minimum of two (2) licensed anglers are required to be aboard each boat
4. A maximum of nine (9) rods / lures can be run

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05/22/2024

The Kenosha Classic is a go. Captains meeting Friday June 14th. 7:00 above the Simmonds island fish cleaning station. Contest will be Saturday June 15th.
We are currently reviewing the rules and format and will publish more details soon.

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04/30/2024

Found a few photos from last year.

This years Kenosha Classic will be Saturday June 15th.
We worked with the other contests and there are no conflicts we are aware of.

look forward to seeing you all again this year.

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