

Massachusetts Striped Bass Association
The Massachusetts Recreational Anglers Voice Since 1950

Celebrating 75-years


MSBA Annual Fishing Derby

Mike Jones
Derby Chairman
Welcome to the MSBA Annual Derby
The Derby is open to all current MSBA members.
Please read below for specifics rules, details and dates for the derby as well
as for "special tournaments" held throughout the year in addition to the derby.
Derby Chairman: Mike Jones
The derby is run from May 1st through Nov. 30th
(Please note the "Special Tournament" categories for selected species and effective dates below)
CLICK HERE to download an official 2025 Derby Weigh Slip
*** No Striped Bass Weigh-ins for MSBA Derby***
All Striped Bass will be CPR and must be minimum 35-inches long to be counted,
except fly rod Striped Bass, which is the current state legal length.
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Fish must be measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the furthest tip of the fish.
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The picture must be clear and display the entire fish, plus the legible measuring device lying flat next to the fish.
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No more than 4 inches of any part of the ruler can be covered by fins.
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No girth measurement is required.
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Round up the overall length to the nearest ½ inch.
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In the event of a tie, weigh slip submission date will determine the overall placement of a fish in the standings.
The categories for the tournament are as follows:
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Men’s
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Women’s
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Juniors
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Longest striper from the surf
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Longest striper from a boat
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Bluefish from the surf
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Bluefish from a boat
There is also Kayak and Fly division with the same categories.
Categories and Awards for Each One
CPR Longest combined bluefish and bass length
CPR longest bass
CPR 3 longest bass combined (your longest 3 entries)
CPR longest Bass caught by senior
Longest length for combined bluefish and striper fly rod
Longest CPR Fly Rod Bass
Longest CPR Fly Rod Bluefish will all be recognized
Heaviest Bluefish will also be recognized.
(Dr Wesley Woll Award)
(Bob Pond Award)
(Tony Stetzko Award) * formula explained below*
(John Cherico Award)
(Jeff Stoloff Award)

Tony Stetzko with Bertha, his then
world record 73 pound striper
* Stetzko Award Formula Explained
*Your single longest CPR fish per month (1 per month)
will count toward season long total,
longest 3 fish total length wins combined category.
example:
in May, you enter a 42" striper,
in June, you enter a 41"striper,
in July, you enter no stripers,
in August, you enter a 40"striper,
in Sept, you enter a 49"striper,
in October, you enter no stripers,
and in November enter no stripers.
- So your 3 largest months total 42+41+49= 132 inches
Recognition given out each month for the largest of each species, at the meeting.
Beautiful plaques and trophies are awarded for each category at our annual awards banquet in the early spring.
Special Tournament Dates
May 1 - 31
Flounder
current state legal length
June 1 - 30
Flounder
current state legal length
August 1 - 31
Bluefish
current state legal length
~ ATTENTION ANGLERS ~
Please be sure to fill out your weight slips COMPLETELY before sending them in.
If any information is missing, like the type of fish, boat or surf caught etc, it could change
the final standings and may result in you not getting the full credit you deserve...
**CPR entries – check your Pictures, if you can’t read the length clearly,
if the ruler is not flat next to fish, or a given area of the ruler has more than
4-inches covered by fins: the entry will be disqualified.**
CHECK YOUR WEIGH SLIPS & PICTURES BEFORE SUBMITTING THEM
Acceptable Image for Submission

Unacceptable Image for Submission
(this image/fish will not be considered)
