2026 CISA Open
- Date
- August 31, 2026 – September 6, 2026
- Lake
- Lake Ontario
- Hosted by
- Canadian International Sportfishing Association (CISA)
- Daily hours
- 07:00–16:00
- Minimum length
- 12 in / 30.5 cm
- Fish limit
- 5
- Entry fee
- $1,500
Overview
Canada's premier bass tournament: $50,000 first place (payouts through 20th on a 100-boat field). Two-angler teams, $1,500 per team. Official practice Aug 31 - Sep 2, angler meeting Sep 3 at Kingston City Hall, then three competition days — all boats fish Days 1-2, top 20 teams advance to the Day 3 final. Waters: Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River (to the Cornwall dam, Canada + USA waters) and the Bay of Quinte; no locking.
Rules
5-bass aggregate limit (largemouth/smallmouth), 12-inch (30 cm) minimum, artificial lures only (no umbrella rigs), operating live well required, no fishing in or around Confederation Basin. Full rules: 2026 CISA Open Rules v3 at fishcisa.ca/cisa-open-2026