The Kawartha High School & Junior Bassmasters Club (also referred to as the Youth Club) is an independent but affiliated club to the Peterborough Bassmasters.  It is ran by repeat tournament winning angler Curtis Cronkwright who is also a member of the Peterborough Bassmasters.

This Kawartha youth club consists of young enthusiastic anglers that are mainly between the grades of 7 – 12. There is a junior division which participates at the same time and that is the grades 3-7 group. This youth club has their own evening tournaments (usually 4 weekday evenings throughout the summer).  The boats used in the tournaments are provided by volunteers either associated with the Peterborough Bassmasters or other experienced bass tournament volunteers that Curtis coordinates.  The boat owner does not participate in these tournaments but are present to help the young anglers and navigate the waters as their boat captain.  Cost to the youth member to join an evening tournament is $25 cash that they give to their boat captain to help pay for gas.

Come September there is a southern Ontario “qualifier” that is a big 2 day tournament (Saturday and Sunday). Those that are very serious compete at this event hoping to qualify for a chance to go to the USA the following year and represent Ontario.

Club jerseys are available to purchase if desired.

The Kawartha Youth Bassmasters meet in the off season (the first Monday of each month at 6pm) at Jesse’s in Ennismore. All are welcome.

Communications with members is done via Instagram (@KawarthaHighSchoolBassmasters) and e-mail.  If you are interested in checking out the club, please DM the coordinator via the Instagram account or use the Contact page.

What Does It Cost?

Membership is $60 per year.

Bring $25 cash to each evening tournament to give to your volunteer boater to help with gas costs.

What Do I Need?

Bring everything you need to be comfortable on the water. Items such as:
1) Life jacket
2) Sunscreen and hat
3) Rain gear
4) Food and drink (recommend water)
5) Equipment (fishing rods & tackle)
6) You need your own ride to and from the boat launch we run each tournament from
7) It isn't mandatory but recommended you have a BOATSmart! boaters license.

How Do I Keep Informed?

Follow the Instagram account @kawarthahighschoolbassmasters

The Kawartha Highschool & Junior Bassmasters is sponsored by:

Click the above link to view the Instagram account for the Kawartha High School Bassmasters.