Watch Live:
BAM Facebook (on-the-water coverage)
BAM YouTube (weigh-ins)
Location:
Boardman Marina, 1 West Marine Drive, Boardman, OR 97818
Licenses Required:
WA/OR Fishing License required for Columbia River shared waters
WA License Only: Above WA-OR border, Snake River, and WA tributaries
OR License Only: OR side tributaries
No Off-limits – open time to book rooms and place Tackle Warehouse orders.
Off Limits
No fishing or information exchange allowed
Practice Days
Fishing from sunrise to 4:00 PM
Must follow 5 MPH zone rules (Rule #9)
McNary Lock Times:
Lock Up: 7 AM
Lock Down: 1 PM
Mandatory Tournament Check-In
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM @ BAM Weigh-in Trailer
Pre-Tournament Meeting
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM @ BAM Trailer
Must attend to qualify for Tackle Warehouse contingency
What to Bring:
Valid WA/OR fishing license
Completed liability waiver (sent via text)
Completed WA/OR Mussel Form
Completed W9 Form
Tackle Warehouse receipts (dated within 30 days of check-in)
Partner Pairing Texted
5:00 AM – Boat check & BAM Media interviews
Blast off – Safe light (time announced at meeting)
Check-In – At 5 MPH buoy near BAM Bass Cat Boat
Weigh-In – Starts ~3:00 PM
Evening – Text sent with next day’s partner pairing
Top Angler Interviews
5:00 AM – Boat check & interviews
Blast off – Safe light
Check-In – BAM Bass Cat Boat
Weigh-In – Starts ~3:00 PM
Contingency Prizes Awarded (Tackle Warehouse)
Top 10 Meeting – Must be present (per Rule #13)
Pay Remaining Places – After weigh-in
Angler Interviews – With top Pro and Co
5:00 AM – Boat check & interviews
Blast off – Safe light
Scholastic Series
Blast off: 30 mins after Pro-Am
2:00 PM – Weigh-in & Scholastic Champion crowned
3:00 PM – Main Tournament Weigh-in
Awards Ceremony
Crown BAM Champion
Award trophies, payouts, and sponsor contingencies (Bass Boat Tech, Bass Cat, Toyota)
Top 3 Pro and Co interviews/photos
Boat Check: Required every morning at the live release boat
Blast Off Location: 5 MPH buoy from BAM boat
Tackle Warehouse Contingency: Must attend pre-tournament meeting and show eligible receipts
Open period – no off-limits
❌ Off Limits – No fishing or info sharing
✅ Practice Days
Sunrise – 4:00 PM (Off water by 4:00 PM)
McNary Lock Times:
Lock Up: 7:00 AM
Lock Down: 1:00 PM
📝 Check-In: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📢 Meeting: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
✅ Boat Check & Interviews: 5:00 – 5:30 AM
🚤 Blast Off: Safe light
🎣 Weigh-In: ~3:00 PM
✅ Boat Check & Interviews: 5:00 – 5:30 AM
🚤 Blast Off: Safe light
🎣 Weigh-In: ~3:00 PM
🏆 Top 10 Meeting: After weigh-in
✅ Boat Check & Interviews: 5:00 – 5:30 AM
🚤 Blast Off: Safe light
🎓 Scholastic Series Blast Off: +30 mins
🎓 Scholastic Weigh-In: 2:00 PM
🎣 Main Weigh-In: ~3:00 PM
🏆 Awards & Photos: After weigh-in
Friday Jul 25, 2025 Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Boardman Oregon Marina
Pro Angler: $785 Co-Angler: $385 Entry Due Date: July 14, 2025 Late Fee Begins: July 15, 2025 Pro Late Fee: +$50 Co-Angler Late Fee: + $ 25 Registration Closes: July 21, 2025 bamtrail.com Annual BAM Membership: $69 per contestant, bamtrail.com Entry Fees
Deadlines
Membership Requirement
Printed courtesy of www.boardmanchamber.org/ – Contact the Boardman Chamber of Commerce for more information.
101 Olson Road, Boardman, OR 97818 – (541) 481-3014 – info@boardmanchamber.org