Tournament Rules
• This is a catch & release tournament.
• Tournament begins at 12:00 AM PST on Sept. 16, 2023 and ends at 12:00 PM PST on Sept. 17, 2023.
• All fish must be caught and submitted during the tournament time frame.
• Any artificial hard or soft plastic bait/lure is allowed. Live or prepared bait is NOT allowed.
• Fish submissions must be submitted by 12:00 PM PST on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
• Participant(s) must check the tournament website, www.socalsfb.com to obtain the code word for the tournament. The code word will also be available through the below social media pages:
• Instagram: @Socal_Bonanza & @CaliforniaSurfAnglers.official
• Facebook: California Surf Anglers (OFFICIAL CSA)
• The code word will be available starting at 12:00 AM PST on Saturday, September 16, 2023 and must be written on the participants ID card and must be visible in all photo submissions.
• See Fish Submission Rules for additional details.
• Participant(s) must obey all State of California fishing regulations of CDFW.
• Visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/ocean for more information.
• If required, participants must obtain and carry a valid 2023 California fishing license.
• Visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing for more information.
• It is the participant(s) responsibly to be able to identify the various specie(s).
• Visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Beach-Fishing for more information.
• Participant(s) are allowed to fish from the shore, pier, jetty, or harbor as long as the area is approved by the current CDFW regulations.
• Eligible specie(s) for the tournament:
• Division #1 - Surf Perch & Croakers (Corbina, Spotfin Croaker, Yellowfin Croaker, White Croaker, )
• Division #2 - Halibut & Calico Bass
• Division #3 - White Sea Bass (WSB) and Striped Bass
• Participant(s) will be awarded points based on the below point system:
• Division #1 - Surf Perch and Croakers
• Surf Perch: 10 points; +5 additional points if fish measures 15" and above.
• Croaker: 10 points; +5 additional points if fish measures 20" and above.
• Division #2 - Halibut & Calico Bass
• Halibut: 20 points; +10 additional points if fish measures 22" and above.
• Calico Bass: 20 points; +10 additional points if fish measures 14" and above.
• Division #3 - White Sea Bass (WSB) and Striped Bass
• White Sea Bass (WSB): 30 points; +10 additional points if fish measures 28" and above.
• Striped Bass: 30 points; +10 additional points if fish measures 18" and above.
• Tournament Winners:
• There will be a total of (4) winners in this years SoCal Surf Fishing Bonanza.
• (1) winner for each division and (1) overall tournament champion.
• Most points per category wins the category.
• Most points overall for all categories combined will be the tournament champion.
• Participant(s) will need to report to the below location by 3:00 PM PST on September 17, 2023:
Four Sons Brewing
18421 Gothard St Suite 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
• Tournament winners will be announced between 3:30– 5:00 PM PST.
• Tournament winners must be present at the award ceremony when their name is called to win and claim their prize.
• If the participant is not present when their name is called, the next highest scoring participant will be awarded the prize.
Fish Submission Guidelines
• Participant(s) must include their Surf Fishing Bonanza ID Number and code word must be clear and visible in all fish submission photos.
• Participant(s) are responsible for obtaining their own measuring device whether it is from a previous tournament, derby, or a tape measurer.
• Entries must be submitted in the following format:
• Tape measurer must be clear and visible.
• Fish has to be directly on top of your tape measurer.
• Mouth must be closed with lips on "0".
• Dorsal fins on the top, tail on the right side, and belly on the bottom.
• Photo of the fish must include your ID card, clear and visible.
• Any entries that do not meet this criteria will be an invalid entry, no exceptions.
• To submit your photos, participants must email all photos to submit@socalsfb.com by 12:00 PM PST on Sept. 17, 2023.
• No late submissions will be accepted.
• It is the participants responsibility to ensure you are in a location where you can successfully submit your photos.