7th Annual Berkeley LaBaw Memorial Speck Tournament

The 7th Annual Berkeley LaBaw

Memorial Speckled Perch

Event Details

Dates: January 30–31, 2027 (Mandatory Captains Meeting on Friday, January 29, 2027 at 5:00 PM)

Location: Highland Park Fish Camp (26400 Norris Dead River Rd, DeLand, Florida)

Target Fish: Speckled perch (black crappie)

Format: 2-day competitive fishing tournament 

Schedule & Social Events

• Mandatory Captains Meeting:Friday, January 29, 2027, at 5:00 PM EST. Captains must attend to review official rules. 

• Social Activities: The Friday evening meeting is followed by a Wild Game Dinner / Fish Fry and a prize raffle at Highland Park Fish Camp.

• Kids Fishing Rodeo: A free Kids Fishing Rodeo for children ages 12 and under takes place during the weekend, sponsored by ACC Crappie Stix. 

• Daily Weigh-Ins: Official weigh-ins occur at the fish camp on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, typically starting around 4:00 PM as lines must be out by 3:00 PM. 

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Core Tournament Rules

Team Composition: 1–2 adults per boat. Minors can participate if accompanied by an adult.

Daily Limits: Teams weigh in 7 live crappie (speckled perch) per day, plus their single largest "Big Fish" entry.

Equipment Rules: A maximum of 8 poles can be in the water at one time, with no more than 2 baits per pole. The use of binoculars, magnifying tracking devices, spotters, or "hole sitting" is prohibited.

Launch Boundaries: Competitors are permitted to launch from designated spots, including Highland Park, the SR-44 Whitehair Bridge, or Astor. Water boundaries become completely off-limits starting the Friday before the tournament at noon. 

Proceeds from the 2027 event benefit non-profit organizations, including The Great Loop Challenge and Mighty River Recovery. 

For more information contact Donnie McCormick 

386-566-3228 or Stephen LaBaw 386-527-5846