May 23rd – September 7th
Catch, Photograph… and Win!
New Boat. New Gear. New Fishing Adventures.
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
The CCA California STAR Tournament is open to anglers of all levels! Running from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, this unique tournament lets you fish for eight different species, with plenty of chances to win. Rather than focusing on size alone, it’s a qualifying catch tournament—catch a fish in one of the eight categories, and you’ll be entered to win fantastic weekly prizes as well as incredible grand prizes, including a brand-new Mako 17CC Pro Skiff*. Don’t miss out on your chance to reel in some unforgettable rewards!
CCA California’s summer-long STAR Tournament is open to party boats, private boats, kayakers and shore anglers alike!
*Trolling motor not included in prize package.
Tournament Dates:
May 23rd – September 7th
Tournament Pricing
Catch, Photograph… and Win!
Participating in the STAR Tournament is EASY!
What Prizes Can You Win?
Grand Prizes
Any adult anglers 18 years or older are able to participate for any of our grand prizes.
Youth Division
Youth anglers between the ages of 13 and 17 years old are eligible to fish in our Youth Division.
$5,000 Scholarship
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$5,000 Scholarship
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$5,000 Scholarship
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Other Divisions
Shorts Division
The Shorts Division focuses solely on data collection for both CCA California, as well as the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW). All anglers are invited to submit ANY barred sand bass to our tournament in this division. participate in this division, and entries are unlimited.
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Division Grand Prize:
See our rules for all of the prizes!
White Seabass Head Collection Division
Collecting any heads from captured White Seabass of any size remains important for the Ocean Resource Enhancement & Hatchery Program (OREHP). Any white seabass head from legal sized fish submitted via the STAR Tournament is eligible for this division.
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Division Grand Prize:
Overnight Trip for Two Anglers on the Endeavor
Mylar Division
We are all stewards of the ocean and that means doing our part when coming across any trash while we’re out fishing. Mylar balloons in particular are a huge detriment to our natural resources, so ANY balloon picked up by anglers while fishing the STAR Tournament will be eligible to win.
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Division Grand Prize:
Overnight Trip for Two Anglers on the Eldorado
Spear Division
The spearfishing community has much to offer in the sportfishing world and remains vital in White Sea Bass head collection for OREHP. Eligible fish caught by spear are now allowed to be submitted in the STAR Tournament.
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Division Grand Prize:
STEALTH X-1 – Speargun & Apnea Innokin 45cm Speargun
Eligible Species
Tournament Limit: 2 Entries Per Category Per Day
Register for the Tournament or pick up a Measuring Device at a Tackle Store Near You
Kern County
Cope’s Tackle & Rod Shop – Bakersfield
Santa Barbara
Hook, Line & Sinker – Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Landing – Santa Barbara
Ventura / Channel Islands
Angler’s Den – Camarillo
Channel Islands Sportfishing – Oxnard
Eric’s Tackle Shop – Ventura
Ventura Harbor Sportfishing – Ventura
Inland Empire
Okuma Fishing USA – Ontario
Los Angeles
Bob Sands Bait & Tackle – Van Nuys
Island Fishing Tackle – Carson
Long Beach Sportfishing – Long Beach
West Marine – Long Beach
Young’s Tackle – Bellflower
Orange County
Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Dana Point
Fisherman’s Access – Brea
Fishing Syndicate – La Habra
Hogan’s Tackle – Dana Point
JD’s Big Game Tackle – Newport Beach
Performance Tackle – Los Alamitos
The Longfin – Orange
Melton Internation – Anaheim
San Diego
Angler’s Choice – Point Loma
Dana Landing – Mission Bay
East County Bait & Tackle – Lakeside
Fisherman’s Landing – Point Loma
Ken’s Custom Reels – Oceanside
Lemon Grove Bait & Tackle – Lemon Grove
Pacific Coast Bait & Tackle – Oceanside
Squidco – San Diego
If you can’t find a tackle store in your area, please contact Erik Landesfeind.
Read Our STAR Tournament Rules
Tournament rules are critical and must be read carefully. By registering and participating in the 2026 STAR Tournament, all anglers submit that they have agreed to our Tournament rules. A copy of our rules can be found by clicking on this link or the button below.
