2025 KFNW / OKBF Tour Event 1

April 19 | Tenmile Lakes, OR

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KFNW Tour Event 1 - Tenmile Lakes
Tenmile Lake
Tenmile Lake beside Lakeside Oregon.

Tenmile Lakes is actually two lakes: North Tenmile Lake (to the north) and Tenmile Lake (to the south), connected by a 2,700 foot long canal. Tenmile Lakes or just Tenmile, is a gem among the many southern coastal lakes in Oregon. With a reputation for being the best largemouth bass lake in the state, many bass tournaments are scheduled at Tenmile, and the lake continues to produce quality fish, year after year. Largemouth are the only black bass species present. They were planted here in 1968-1969 in an effort to control the imported bluegill population, which had taken over the lake after being imported earlier in the 60s.

There are sand dunes that formed along the coast, which altered the region’s drainage patterns and led to a string of lakes at varied elevations within the Tenmile basin. The two lakes that comprise Tenmile are shallow and weedy, with an average depth of about 15 feet. They are natural lakes, with sand dunes There are willows along the shoreline, as well as wood laydowns, lily pads, grasses, and reeds. Forage includes crayfish, sunfish, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, and stocked rainbow trout.

Boundaries for this event feature approximately 1,984 acres of water and 45 miles of shoreline.

Qualifier for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic and the West Coast Championship

  • Top 10% of the field qualifies for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic on October 11-12 at Potholes Reservoir.
  • Top 25% of the field qualifies for the West Coast Championship on August 22-23.

Last time we visited Tenmile: June 24, 2023

We had 33 anglers and 92 fish were submitted. Mason Meredith (Salem, OR) took first with 88.75 inches, including an 18.75 inch kicker. Brandon Hua (Hillsboro, OR) took second place with 87.25 inches and a 19 inch kicker. Marvin Forte (Portland, OR) took third with 86.75 inches and an 18.5 inch kicker. Big Bass of the day went to Cody Allison (Waldport, OR) with a 20 inch largemouth.

Tournament Schedule

All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Off-Limits Period

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM through Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Official Practice Period

  • Saturday, April 12, 2025 through Friday, April 18, 2025
  • 6:00 AM – Practice Launch / Lines In
  • 3:00 PM – Practice Lines Out / Off the Water

Friday – April 18, 2025

  • 6:30 PM – Pre-Event Briefing | Tenmile Lake County Park Boat Ramp
  • 10:00 PM – Identifier Code Released

Saturday – April 19, 2025

  • 5:15 AM to 5:45 AM – Virtual Check-In and Selfie
    • Anglers are required to check-in on TourneyX (cell service permitting) and take a selfie at their launch, within this window. Failure to display a selfie when requested by tournament officials at the Awards may result in disqualification.
  • 5:40 AM – Launch (Designated Launches) | Human-Powered
  • 5:45 AM – Launch (Designated Launches) | Electric Motors
  • 6:15 AM – Lines In
  • 6:27 AM – Sunrise
  • 2:15:00 PM – Lines Out
  • 3:15:00 PM – Upload Deadline / Off the Water
    • Cell Service on Water: Good
    • Cellular service may not be available on the water. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find service and upload their fish before the Upload Deadline.
  • 4:15 PM – Awards Ceremony and Gear Drawing | Tenmile Lake County Park Boat Ramp
    Competitors MUST be present at Awards ceremony location by this time. Competitors who are not present by this time will be disqualified.

Pre-Event Briefing

Pre-Event Briefing Location

Pre-Event Briefing Details

  • Before the Pre-Event Briefing, a video will be published to go over specific details for this Tour Event. Certain rules may be discussed, but we will not review all the rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to read and know all rules as published in the Rules Standard.
  • A signed hard copy of the Liability Release is required by all competitors for the season. A new Liability Release must be provided if any of the competitor’s information has changed (e.g. address, kayak, vehicle, license plate). You can download the Liability Release in advance and bring the completed form.
  • Certified bump board is required and board check will be performed. Boards should be clean and dry.
  • Competitors will have the opportunity to ask any questions before the meeting is adjourned.
  • Attendance at the Pre-Event Briefing is mandatory. If you can’t attend the meeting due to work or an unavoidable obligation, another angler can bring your Liability Release and bump board on your behalf. This solely the responsibility of the two competitors and no exceptions will be given.

Location Details

Eligible Water Boundaries

  • Main body of lake
  • Connected creeks, rivers, sloughs and tributaries accessible via kayak from the main body of water are in-bounds (conditions permitting for safety and accessibility)
  • Disconnected sloughs and ponds are out-of-bounds
  • Portaging is not permitted
  • Only public waters are allowed

Designated Launch Locations

Awards Location

Safety Notes

  • An overhead 360° light is required in low light conditions. A high-visibility flag, vest-type PFD, and sound signaling device (whistle) are required on the water at all times. Failure to utilize any of this safety equipment may result in disqualification.

KFNW Membership

Tournament Director

Links

KFNW Membership
Liability Release
Rules Standard
Identifier Card

KAYAK FISHING NORTHWEST IS PRESENTED BY:

Diamond Parking
Diamond Self Storage
Native Watercraft