Lakebuster Classic at Mamanasco Lake
Open-tier bass tournament at Mamanasco Lake — all ages welcome.


Time & Location
Jun 28, 2026, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ridgefield, Mamanasco Lake, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA
About the event
🎣 The wait is officially over! The Lakebuster Classic at Mamanasco Lake is making its highly anticipated return. If you’ve been looking for a tournament where you can share your passion for the sport with the next generation, or a young angler looking to test your skills against the locals—this is the event you've been waiting for. Unlike hyper-competitive circuits that can be intimidating to beginners, the Lakebuster Classic proudly stands as one of the few open-tier bass tournaments that welcomes all ages to compete side-by-side. This will fill fast so get registered! KAZoutdoors.com
Event details & rules
Saturday June 28th, 2026
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
T-shirts will be available for purchase at our tent on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waiver to be completed at table
We have a cap on boats that can be launched so register now!
Mamanasco lake prohibits the use of gas engines. This is a man power/electric only tournament!
(Boats will be inspected before launch) Kayak, rowboat, Jonboat, SUP’s are all welcome.
Mamanasco lake is a bass management lake. This means that any fish caught must be stored in an aerated live well prior to weigh in. If a participant does not have access to an aerated live well, the caught fish must be safely brought directly to the weigh in station and then released.
If a caught fish is deceased while being transported to the measuring/weigh-in station, that angler will be automatically disqualified.
The fish must be a minimum of 10" in length to be considered a tournament qualified fish.
Both large mouth and small mouth bass are considered qualifiers in the tournament.
Bass must not be stringered at any time during the tournament.
ANGLERS ARE ALLOWED A 5 FISH BAG LIMIT.
Prizes, tickets, and event swag will be available at the ramp for purchase!
Registration is non-refundable.
Tournament t-shirts will be available for purchase at the ramp on a first come, first serve basis.
All participants over the age of 16 must present a valid fishing license at the registration table.
If the angler is under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must complete and sign a waiver at registration on the day of the event.
Tickets
Lakebuster Classic 2026
Sale ends
Jun 28, 8:00 AM
Entry fee per angler.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00

