Summary Report of Results of Bass and Walleye Fishing Contests Held in Washington 2012

A total of 201 bass fishing contests sponsored by 44 bass clubs or other organizations were held in 2012. The bass contests were held on 52 different bodies of water with the majority of the contests being held on the Columbia River system. A total of 14,301 bass were caught (Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass). The average weight per bass was 2.24 pounds. The largest Largemouth Bass caught was 10.83 pounds and the largest Smallmouth Bass caught was 6.25 pounds. The overall catch rate was 0.21 fish per hour and 99% of the bass caught were reported as having been released alive. The total value of prizes awarded was estimated at $387,303.

A total of nine Walleye fishing contests were held in 2012 and were sponsored by eight Walleye clubs or other organizations. The contests were held on six different bodies of water. A total of 4,925 Walleye were caught. The average weight per Walleye was 1.70 pounds. The largest Walleye caught was 16.80 pounds. The overall catch rate was 0.27 fish per hour and 99% of the Walleye caught were reported as having been released alive. The total value of prizes awarded was estimated at $204,163.