Sardis, Miss. to Host National Crappie League Open Tournament
Keith Lusher 05.04.23
The National Crappie League (NCL) will take their competition to Sardis, Mississippi, for an Open tournament on June 3 & 4, 2023. Anglers will compete for the usual cash and prizes but more importantly, have the chance to qualify for the NCL National Championship on February 15-18, 2024 in Louisiana.
Crappie anglers from all across the country will fish Sardis Lake which is a massive lake spanning 98,000 acres. The lake is known for producing quality fish, especially in the 11-14 inch range but has plenty of crappie over 15 inches. It’s the number two-ranked lake in the nation by CrappieNOW Magazine.
Paybacks will be 100% or more, guaranteed. All anglers are eligible to compete in NCL’s Open Division. This is a two-day tournament with a guaranteed minimum of $20,000 payback. Big Fish $2,000. The highest-placing senior, adult/youth and male/female teams will be awarded at this event.
Registration and Tournament Meeting
You must be registered by midnight, May 26. Visit www.NationalCrappieLeague.com for rules and registration. For questions, contact Bobby@NationalCrappieLeague.com. A meeting will be held June 2, at the Batesville Civic Center, 290 Civic Center Drive, Batesville, MS. Sign-in will be from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, meeting at 6:00 pm.
Fishable Waters, Off-Limits, and Fishing Hours
Fishable waters are all legal waters of Sardis Lake. Off-limits is 4:00 pm on the day of the pre-tournament meeting. Tournament fishing hours are 6:30 am – 2:30 pm. Shotgun start at safe light.
Launch and Weigh-In Site
Engineering Point Boat Ramp, Public Use Area off of Highway 315, Blackjack Road, Sardis, MS. Fishermen must be in the weigh-in line by 3:30 pm.
Free Kids Rodeo
A free Kids Rodeo will be held on June 3, at the weigh-in site. Registration is from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. Fishing is from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. This is for kids 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your pole and bait. Enjoy the fun and prizes.
Upcoming NCL Open Events for 2023
June 3-4, Sardis Lake, Sardis, MS
June 24-25, Toledo Bend, Many, LA
Dec 9-10, Lake D’Arbonne, Farmerville, LA
Upcoming Division 1 Events for 2023
May 13, Salamonie & Mississinewa, Wabash, IN
Aug 12, Truman Lake, Clinton, MO
Sept 9, Lake of the Ozarks, Gravois Mills-Laurie, MO
Oct 7, Rough River Lake, Fall of Rough, KY
Oct 14, Lake D’Arbonne, Farmerville, LA
National Championship & Expo
February 15-18, 2024 – Ouachita River, Caney Lake and Poverty Point, LAN
