2026 Open Events
Sunday March 29, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Sunday April 19, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Sunday May 3, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Lake Lillinonah Steel Bridge)
Saturday June 13, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Sunday July 12, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Saturday August 1, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Lake Lillinonah Steel Bridge)
Sunday September 27, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Sunday October 11, 2026 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Sunday November 8, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
Sunday November 29, 2026 7 AM – 3 PM (Candlewood Lake Squantz)
You do not need to be a member of the CT-TBF to fish an open tournament.
Entry Fee $130.00 per boat – Optional Lunker Pool Fee of $20.00 – Launch position by postmark of paid entry and/or applications at the ramp – TBF Open Rules apply – 80% Payout to the top 3 places. Five (5) fish limit (Largemouth or Smallmouth bass), fish with a partner or fish alone.
