Indiana Catfish Association - Catfish Tournaments

Frequently Asked Questions:

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Is the ICA a non profit organization?

A) Yes, the ICA is a 501(c)7 not for profit Social and Recreational club.

Where does the money go that the ICA makes?

A) The money the ICA takes in goes to the running of the club.
It includes everything from awards, supplies, DNR fees, insurance, printing, postage, advertising, etc.
No one makes a profit. All officers are volunteers.

What is the cost of membership and who does it include?

A) An ICA membership cost $25 per calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) and includes husband, wife and children under age 16.

What would it cost to fish an ICA tournament?

A) The total cost to fish your first ICA points tournament would be $25 membership dues each + $60 entry fee per boat.
Membership dues are only paid once per calendar year.
The $60 entry fee is due at every tournament you plan to compete in.
open tournaments cost the $60 entry fee only (no membership fee) except for the Turtle Creek open. It is only a $10 entry fee.

How much is the Big Fish Pot?

A) The Big Fish Pot is included in the $60 tournament entry fee.

Why does the ICA fish rivers and reservoirs?

A) The ICA believes that if you want to be a champion, you have to be proficient in fishing both.
Only those those possess the skills to fish both are worthy of being a true points champion.

Can I fish from the bank at the tournament?

A) No. Every tournament participant must fish from a boat.

How many people can fish out of my boat? Can I fish alone? Can I fish with my kids?

A) The ICA allows 1 - 3 people per boat.
Everyone must be ICA members.
You may also fish with your kids. As many as you wish to bring.

How many rod & reels can we use?

A) ICA rules allow for the use of 6 rod and reels for 2 - 3 people in a boat.
Only 3 rod & reels if fishing alone.
1 extra combo is allowed per boat.

What is meant by "No culling at ramp"?

A) This means that you can only bring 6 fish back to the ramp to weigh in.
You cannot have anymore than that on your boat or you will be disqualified.