National Crappie League Heads to Lake of the Ozarks
Keith Lusher 08.28.23
The National Crappie League (NCL) will be fishing the Lake of the Ozarks on Sept. 9, 2023, for a Division 1 Tournament. Contestants will fish for cash, prizes, and a chance to qualify for the NCL National Championship.
Paybacks are 100% guaranteed with the one-day tournament guaranteeing a minimum payback of $10,000. The tournament will also have a Big Fish payout of $1,000.
Division 1 tournaments are open to those who have not placed in the top 5 of these major pro division tournaments or earned $5,000 or more in crappie national tournaments in the previous two years or: ACT, Crappie Masters, Crappie Elite or Crappie Expo.
Placing in the top 5 in an ACT Amateur or CUSA Pro, or Amateur event does not disqualify anglers from competing in a Division 1 event unless they have earned $5,000 in the previous two years.
This specific tournament is off-limits to fishing guides. Fishing guides are considered to be anyone who guides, is a licensed guide, or advertises themselves as a guide. There is a separate potluck tournament for fishing guides where they can compete against each other, the payout is 100% of the entry fees collected. A $500 entry fee is required for each guide participating which can be paid at the tournament meeting. The winner will be crowned “King of Lake of the Ozarks.”
Lake of the Ozarks is well known for providing excellent numbers of crappie. With a plethora of diverse fishing situations, crappie can be caught in open water, under docks, on brush piles, and in other places. The lake offers challenges and many opportunities, so expect a good tournament.
Registration and Tournament Meeting
A meeting will be held the evening before the tournament, September 8, 2023, at Great American Campground & Dive Bar, 32107 Hwy 135, Gravois Mills, MO. Registration is from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The meeting is at 6:00 pm. Visit www.NationalCrappieLeague.com for rules and registration information. For questions, contact Bobby@NationalCrappieLeague.com.
Launch
Contestants may use any public boat ramp available to all anglers.
Fishable Waters, Off-Limits, and Fishing Hours
All legal waters on Lake of the Ozarks may be fished. Off-limits is 4:00 pm on the day of the pre-tournament meeting. Fishing hours are 6:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Weigh-In Site
Weigh-in will be at Great American Campground & Dive Bar, 32107 Hwy 135, Gravois Mills, MO Contestants must be in weigh-in line by 3:00 pm.
Free Kids Rodeo
A free Kids Rodeo will be held on September 9, 2023, at Captain Ron’s on the Lake, 82 Aloha Lane, Sunrise Beach, MO. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Fishing is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. This is for kids 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your pole and bait. Enjoy the fun and prizes.
