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Due to forecasted high winds that could impact safety and fishing conditions, we are rescheduling the tournament for Sunday, November 24, 2024, allowing us to ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

 

15th Annual Aylett Country Day School

Rappahannock River Rockfish Open

Join us on Sunday, November 24, 2024 for an incredible day of fishing on the Rappahannock River. The tournament is based out of Garrett’s Marina in Bowlers Wharf, Virginia. Awesome prize money for the heaviest fish!

 
 
 

Support

Thank you for participating in the 2024 Rappahannock River Rockfish Open. This fundraiser, sponsored by the Aylett Country Day School Board of Directors, benefits students by helping to keep tuition costs at an affordable rate, as we continue our “traditions of excellence in education”.

On behalf of the students, parents, faculty and the ACDS Board of Directors, thank you again.

Learn more about Aylett Country Day School, here.

 
 

Tournament Prizes

 Two fish per boat may be weighed-in.  Winning fish will be determined by the combined weight of the two fish OR the weight of a single fish.  In the case of a tie in weight, the total length (measured from the nose to tip of tail, combined length for two fish) will serve as the tiebreaker.  If still tied, the time of weigh-in will determine the winner.

Junior Angler Division with $250 top prize, LEARN MORE.

 

1st

$4,000

2nd

$750

3rd

$250

 

Tournament Details

Aylett Country Day School Rappahannock River Rockfish Open will take place on November 24, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Registration

The tournament registration fee is $250. Entry fees are a charitable donation and are NON-REFUNDABLE. The entry fee includes a captain’s t-shirt (additional t-shirts may be purchased for $25) and two passes to the Weigh-In Reception. You may register online through this site or download and mail in your registration form. Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on November 24, 2024.

Start Time

The tournament will being at 7:00 a.m. on November 24, 2024. Fishing is allowed between the bridges of Tappahannock and White Stone. Only Rockfish will qualify for prizes.

Weigh in

 All fish must be transported by boat to Garrett’s Marina and available for weighing by 4:30 p.m. the day of the tournament. No exceptions.  Two fish per boat may be weighed-in.  Winning fish will be determined by the combined weight of the two fish OR the weight of a single fish.  In the case of a tie in weight, the total length (measured from the nose to tip of tail, combined length for two fish) will serve as the tiebreaker.  If still tied, the time of weigh-in will determine the winner.

Weigh-In Reception

There will be a BBQ dinner served and cold beverages. The reception is held at Garrett’s Marina. Two passes are included with paid registration. Additional passes are $10 each and may be purchased through this site.

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Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this tournament possible.

We appreciate all you do for Aylett Country Day School.

 

Learn more about our Sponsors

Register for the tournament