Lake Belton Qualifier

📍 Location & Weigh-In
Lake Belton – Temple Lake Park
14714 FM-2305, Temple, TX 76501

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Weigh-In Site – Pavilion

FAN Lake Belton weigh-in site at Temple Lake Park Pavilion

Weigh-In at the Pavilion. Do not park in the road or grass.

🎣 Tournament Details
Boats May Leave: 6:30 AM
First Cast: 7:00 AM
Scales Open: 12:00 PM
Last Cast: 2:00 PM
Fish Check-In: 3:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Sept. 30 at 9:00 PM CST

🏆 2026/27 Season Highlights
$1,000 Qualifier Scholarship to the winning team at each qualifier
$22,500+ Championship Scholarships & Prizes
$2,500 AOY Scholarship
FAN Fishing Derby – Ages 6 through 12th grade

NEW: Championship Qualification
Anglers must fish at least 4 of 5 qualifying tournaments to be Championship eligible.

Qualify by: Top 10% at a qualifying event or Top 50% of qualifying anglers based on total qualifying points.

👥 Who Is Eligible?
6th–12th grade students
Teams: 2 student anglers + 1 qualified adult captain
Student anglers must be FAN members
Parent/guardian liability form required
Captains and volunteers need a signed waiver

⚠️ Guide Cutoff
September 4 – Last day guides may be used on Lake Belton.

Boat captains, coaches, parents, and participating student anglers may not fish with guides or obtain fishing locations or GPS data on tournament waters during the restricted period.

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🚤 Launch & Check-In
This is a trailering event with no physical morning check-in. Once launched, captains or anglers must check in through GroupMe when prompted.

Example: Boat # – Angler Last Name – Angler Last Name

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⚖️ Weigh-In
Scales Open: 12:00 PM
Fish at holding tank/check-in table by 3:00 PM
All teams must check in, even with no fish

📝 Registration
Deadline: Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 PM CST

Registration and payment must be completed online. Late registrations may be considered for complete teams only and will be added to the bottom of the launch sequence.

Boat numbers will be randomly drawn and posted by Thursday, October 1 at 9:00 PM.

Updates and last-minute changes will be shared through GroupMe and FAN Facebook.

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🎣 FAN Fishing Derby
Standalone shore fishing event for ages 6 through 12th grade.

$25 Derby Membership covers all 5 Derbies
Current $60 FAN Student Members: Derby included
Junior: Age 6 through 5th grade
Student: 6th–12th grade
All species • Artificial or live bait
No tournament team required
Schedule: Check-In 8:00 AM • First Cast 9:00 AM • Lines Out 1:00 PM

Awards: Junior Most Fish • Student Most Fish • Overall Big Fish

Prizes awarded on the main stage before the FAN Tournament awards.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 30 at 9:00 PM CST