Rules and Regulations

Summarized Rules and Regulations for Hook and Paddle Tournaments:

  1. All tournaments are shotgun start at 8:00am, no angling may commence until the Tournament Director has blown the horn – lines out at 3:00pm and photos must be submitted between 3:00-3:30pm. Tournament fishing must be within the specified times and boundaries. Fish caught outside this time or boundaries will be disqualified. These are Catch-Photo-Release events only.
  2. Fishing must be done via a single-person kayak OR paired up in a canoe within the specified boundaries for each tournament. All anglers must launch from the designated launch location, participants are not able to pack up and relocate within the boundaries during the tournament hours. See each location’s boundary map provided on https://hookandpaddle.ca/hp_locations
  3. All fishing must comply with provincial, Energy and Resource Development updated regulations. These can be found on their website http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/natural_resources/content/fish.html
  4. We have listed 16 species that are eligible for entry, with bonus points awarded for Target Species. The greatest length of each fish species caught will be added together to determine each tournament’s standings. Total length is the measurement from the tip of the closed mouth as it contacts the measuring device, to the tip of the tail (with the tail collapsed) in order to get the longest possible length measurement. Each participant is responsible for knowing the difference between species that are eligible.
  5. At least one clear, detailed, colour photo showing a full-length side view of fish must accompany each entry. The fish should fill as much of the frame of the photograph as possible. Both the fish and device should be the same distance from the camera. The photos must be clear enough to easily tell the length of the fish. Judges have the authority to make each call on a case-to-case basis, see full rules.
  6. All anglers must submit their photos as per the posted tournament submission time to qualify their catches. Photos will not be accepted after the posted schedule time of 3:30pm.
  7. As guests of the host facilities and surrounding areas, we must act in a responsible manner both on and off the water. Failure to comply may result in disqualification and possible removal from the tournament or host site, see full rules.
  8. Hook and Paddle does not support the keeping or harvesting of fish, or any drugs or alcohol during the time frame of its events.
  9. Rods and Bait — Each Participant will be allowed a maximum of two lines in the water at any time (unless otherwise stated). Additional rods may be rigged and ready, but not in use. Artificial and Live baits are permissible for each tournament (unless otherwise stated)
  10. It is the responsibility of the angler to know all the regulations and to obtain all angling licenses and related permits.
  11. Tournament registration will not be refunded under 48 hours notice of your cancellation. We are happy to work with you to join the next available tournament, see full rules.
Full Hook and Paddle Rules




Please respect the rules, have a great time and keep your Boat-A-Float!