Name: WTBY 2026 Event #2 @ Lake Halford
Start: 2026-04-11T06:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-11T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Lake Halford

WTBY 2026 Event #2
Natchez Trace Lakes
Date: April 11, 2026
Captain's Meeting: 7:30pm FRI 4/10 via Facebook Live
Launch: 6:15am
Lines In: 6:30am
Lines Out: 2:30pm
Check In: 3:00pm at the Pavilion near Lake Halford's Main Boat Ramp
Gate opens 30 minutes before sunrise. ***If get approval for early gates we will move launch/lines in forward but won't make change less than three days before event*** Halford has a ramp wide enough for at least 4 vehicles to launch at one time.
For this event, you must launch from the main boat ramp of Lake Halford. Ensure you have the proper licenses for TN as well as permit for Lake Halford (purchase on TWRA App or Online). Permit required Ages 16-64. Lifetime and Sportsman License holders exempt. Non Residents older than 64 must have permit.
This will be a three fish 12" minimum Catch/Photo/Release event with the longest three fish winning. Black bass (largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth) are only eligible fish species. Check in will be in person at the Pavilion near the boar ramp.
The entry fee for this tournament is $35 for standard entry and $5 extra for Big Bass Participation ($40 for all in total). Payment will be collected on PayPal at [email protected] – select friends and family to avoid 3% fee. Payment deadline is 10pm on April 10th.
We will pay out top 3 spots (1-39 anglers) and 1 additional spot for each additional 10 anglers as well as big bass after tournament fees are covered.
This is a KAST tournament. Therefore, all 2025 KAST rules will be followed. (2026 rules not published yet). Those rules can be found in the files tab of the WTBY Facebook group page. For the 2026 Season, you will sign the KAST rules document with WTBY addendum prior to first 2026 tournament participation…messaged to you upon payment.
Mandatory Supplies/Gear - Coast Guard Approved PFD, Ketch board or Yak Attack Leaderboard, Visibility Flag, 360 degree light if launch prior sunrise, proper licenses and launch fees in place.
For any questions, contact Brian Knack 901-201-1935, Matt Skelton 901-634-8575, Joe Cittadino 901-483-9818 with either questions beforehand or if something comes up during the event.