The 13th Annual Lake Norfork Fireworks Bass Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. This tournament is the primary fundraiser for the 41st Annual Independence Eve Fireworks Show on Lake Norfork.
Tournament Schedule
- Registration/Live-Well Checks: Begins at 5:30 AM at Panther Bay Marina.
- Tournament Take-Off: 6:30 AM.
- Weigh-In: Begins at 2:30 PM at the Panther Bay Swim Beach area.
Registration & Fees
- Pre-Registration Fee: $80 per team, which includes entry into the Big Bass Pot.
- Day-of Registration Fee: $100 per team.
- How to Enter:
- Mail: Send entry forms and checks to LNFA, 192 Cove Heights Lane, Gamaliel, AR 72537.
- Online: Payments can be made via a credit card through the Rally-Up donation link. Note that participants must still email or mail a copy of their entry form to the tournament organizers.
- In-Person Drop-off: Entry forms may be dropped off at 101 Grocery & Bait in Gamaliel.
Key Rules & Eligibility
- Teams: The tournament is a two-person team format; one-man teams are not permitted.
- Scoring: There is a five-fish limit per team (Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted bass) with a 13-inch minimum length requirement.
- Restrictions: No Alabama rigs or similar variants are allowed. Live bait is prohibited; only artificial lures may be used.
- Safety: Coast Guard-approved life preservers must be worn while the combustion engine is running.
