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Lance Wren of the PA Bass Casters with a 5.64 lb. largemouth he caught during the club’s tournament in New York last week.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web1_BassPA.jpg.optimal.jpgLance Wren of the PA Bass Casters with a 5.64 lb. largemouth he caught during the club’s tournament in New York last week.

Bass tournament schedules

(To submit results, email them to [email protected])

Duke’s Wednesday Night Bass Tournament at Harveys Lake sponsored by the Times Leader:

– Every Wednesday at the public boat launch on Harveys Lake. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the tournament runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per angler. For more information visit dukesbasstournament.com or call 570-991-0080.

Suskie Bassmasters Wednesday Night Summer Elite Series:

– Every Wednesday night beginning on June 24 at Nesbitt Park boat launch in Kingston (last Wednesday’s tournament was cancelled due to high river levels). Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. The tournament runs from 6 p.m. to 9 and membership is $20 for the year. For more information visit www.suskiebass.org or call 570-840-2431.

PA Bass Casters 2015 Open Buddy Tournament Trail:

Today – Lake Carey and Frank’s Marina

Aug. 9 – Harveys Lake at the state ramp

Sept. 6 – Lake Carey at Frank’s Marina

Oct. 25 – Harveys Lake at the state ramp

– Fish with a buddy or alone. Five fish limit for every tournament. Harveys Lake tournaments start at sunlight with the exception of a no wake start due to Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission restrictions. All prizes are based on the number of boats. Any questions call Dan at 570-762-1469.

The Blytheburn Lake Association will hold two bass tournaments this summer and fall: Sunday, July 19; and Saturday, September 19. Boats in the water at 6:30 a.m. and registration fee is $40 per boat (two people max). For more information contact Janeann at 570-868-6895.

The Third Annual Power Boat Team/Kayak Open Tournament in Shickshinny will be held on Saturday, July 25. Launch time for both tournaments is 6 a.m. and weigh-in for the power boat teams is 2 p.m. with a limit of five fish. Registration is from 4:30 a.m. to 5:45 a.m.Entry fee for power boat teams is $75 and $19 for kayaks. For more information on the power boat tournament call Lynda Rosencrans at 570-655-6927. For information on the kayak division contact John Oat at 570-441-4606.

Tournament results:

PA Bass Caster’s June 28 club tournament at Otisco Lake in New York (Tournament was originially scheduled for Oneida Lake, but hard wind and rain froced the move to Otisco. Twelve teams fished and all came in with a limit.):

1. Frank Licata and Dan Davis – 15.14 lbs.

2. Ed Fore and Sam Sprow – 15.05 lbs.

3. Ron Dopko and Elmer Bylodis – 14.44 lbs.

4. Joe and Ken Kosloski – 13.74 lbs.

5. Brian Masi and Lance Wren – 13.41 lbs.

Lunker award – Lance Wren – 5.64 lb. largemouth

– PA Bass Casters next club tournament in Oneida, NY

Duke’s Bass Tournament at Harveys Lake sponsored by the Times Leader on Wednesday, July 1 (32 boats, 56 anglers):

1. Josh Colarusso – 3.15 lb. largemouth

2. Erick Stull – 3.13 lb. smallmouth

3. Joe Zombek – 2.71 lb. largemouth

4. Dave Brill – 2.49 lb. smallmouth

5. Greg Mikulski Jy. – 2.48 lb. smallmouth

Suskie Bassmasters Wednesday Night Tournament (First tournament of the season saw 36 anglers compete. River level was a little high which made conditions tough.):

– July 1 tournament cancelled due to high river level.

Reach Tom Venesky at 570-991-6395 or email [email protected]