Sponsored by Three Lanterns
Smith Cove Striper Tournament
Saturday, August 29, 2026
$40.00 per-person entry fee
Bad weather, date Sunday, August 30
Registration ends on Thursday, August 27
Winners will be announced after 3pm at the Gloucester House Restaurant; All
participants are encouraged to attend.
Sign up at Three Lanterns in Gloucester starting on August 1st.
● The winner will be determined by the length of the fish
■ Tip of snout to end of tail.
● 100% Payout
■ First 50%, Second 25%, Third 15%, Fourth 10%
Rules
● A measuring board will be provided (1 per boat).
o Your entry fee includes the cost of the measuring board.
● Anglers must use the measuring board provided by the Three Lanterns to
measure fish.
● Striped bass is measured for total length as a straight-line distance from the tip
of the snout to the end of the tail when the tail forks are squeezed together.
● Anglers are required to submit a clear photo of the fish lying on the provided
measuring board with the snout touching the front of the board. Questionable
submissions will be subject to review by the tournament officials and possible
disqualification.
● Each angler will be assigned an entry number to be submitted in the entry
photo.
● Catch Submission of Entry: email your submission to
gloustriper@gmail.com subject must include the length of the fish and the
entry number. Example: 40 inches Angler #15.
● Lines in the water, 6 am.
● The deadline for submissions is 2:30 PM on the day of the tournament.
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