2025 Press Release Lake Washington, Whittington, Ferguson, and Chico Lake

National Crappie League to Lake Washington, Whittington, Ferguson, and Chico Lake
in Greenville, MS!

The National Crappie League (NCL) heads to Greenville, MS for a Wild Card Tournament on January 25, 2025. Competitors will fish for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to qualify for the NCL National Championship.

Paybacks will be 100% or more guaranteed. This is a one-day tournament with NCL contributing $25.00 per boat. Big Fish will be split 70/30.

You are eligible to enter an Amateur Division Tournament if you have NOT earned $5,000.00 per individual or $10,000.00 per team in the previous two (2) years with any major recognized trails (such as Crappie Masters, Crappie USA, Midwest Crappie Alliance, Crappie Elite, or Crappie Expo). You may NOT enter an Amateur Division event if you are a fishing guide. A fishing guide is anyone who has derived income from taking people fishing on a part-time or full-time basis in the last two (2) years.

Semi-Pro Division Tournaments are open to all anglers/teams, regardless of previous earnings/placement.

Area Conditions:
Lake Washington, Lake Whittington, Lake Ferguson, and Chico Lake crappie tend to be sluggish during the winter months. Anglers are encouraged to target deeper waters near submerged structures using jigs or minnows for the best chance of success.

Registration and Tournament Meeting:
A meeting will be held the evening before the tournament, January 24, 2025, at Cypress Hall, Pecan Grove RV Park 3768 S Hwy 65 82 Lake Village, AR 71653. Registration is 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm. The meeting is at 6:00 pm. Visit www.NationalCrappieLeague.com for rules and registration. For questions, contact Sonya@nationalcrappieleague.com

Fishable Waters, Off-Limits, and Fishing Hours:
All legal waters on Lake Washington, Lake Whittington, Lake Ferguson, and Chico Lake may be fished. Off-limits is 4:00 pm on the day of the pre-tournament meeting. Fishing hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Weigh-In Site:
Weigh-in will be at Hotel 27 211 S. Walnut St, Greenville, MS 38701. Contestants must be in the weigh-in line by 4:00 pm.

Free Kids Rodeo:
A free Kids Rodeo will be held on January 25, 2025, at City of Lake Village Lakefront Lake Village, AR 71653. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Fishing is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. This is for kids 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your pole and bait. Enjoy the fun and prizes.

Bank and Dock Crappie Fishing Tournament:
Join us for the Bank and Dock Crappie Fishing Tournament! The entry fee is $50 per participant, with a 100% payout. Prizes will be awarded to one person for every 5 entries. Contestants can weigh in up to 5 live fish. Fishing hours are from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and participants must be in the weigh-in line by 12:30 PM.

Host:
Greenville Washington County CVB

Host Lodging:
Hampton Inn & Suites: 662-335-7515
Roy’s Store & Lodging: 662-827-2588

Local Sponsors:
City of Lake Village, Delta Lodging, Pecan Grove/ Red Leaf, Roy’s Store & Restaurants, Farmers Inc., Cajun Shotgun House, LJ’s Bait & Cafe, and 1 South LLC.

National Sponsors:
Happy Hollow Outdoors, DMF Bait Co., Bubba Scale, Power-Pole, Purpose Built Optics, Redneck Adventures TV, Engel Coolers, Everharts Outdoors, Team Crappie, Gamma Fishing, Amped Outdoors Lithium, O’Reilly Auto Parts, MotorMate, B’n’M Fishing, Charlie Brewer’s Slider Co., Nothead Tackle, Rambler Angler and Blade Co., Connect-Ease, HiTec Outdoors, Performance Fishing and Electronics, Black Speck Fishing, ATX Lure Company, Li’L Tuffy Swim Bait, Yeti, Spotless Boat LLC, Crappie Magnet, CrappieNOW, Crappie.com, Zebco, Millennium Marine, Lowe Boats, Mercury Motors, RIG RAP, Flambeau, Hook and Tackle, Ego Nets, and Yeti Coolers

Wild Card Tournaments, 2025:
February 7-8, 2025 – High Rock Lake, NC
February 21-22 – Clarks Hill Lake, GA
March 7-8 – Eufaula Lake, Eufaula, OK
April 12 – Kentucky Lake, Camden, TN
April 26 – East Fork Lake, OH (Clermont CO)
May 2-3 – Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL
May 17 – Salamonie Lake, Mississinewa, IN
June 6-7 – Green River, Columbia, KY
June 13-14 – Leech Lake, Minnesota
August 8-9 – Truman Lake, Clinton, MO
September 12-13 – Cross Lake & Red River, Shreveport, LA
October 3-4 – Lake Murray, Columbia, SC
October 10-11 – Grenada Lake, Grenada, MS
October 18 – Lake of the Ozarks, Laurie, MO

Trolling Tournament:
June 21 – Sardis Lake, MS

Special Events:
February 28 – March 1 – Writers Camp & Big Mama Tournament, Washington Lake, Chatham, MS

National Championship & Expo 2024
March 27-29 – Sardis Lake, MS (Expo on March 28-30)

National Championship & Expo 2025
April 3-6, 2026 – Cumberland River, Cumberland, KY (Expo on April 4-6)