The Lily Call Tournament
Seminar, Inshore Challenge & Awards Dinner
Hosted by The Balboa Angling Club
Join fellow anglers for an exciting 4# Test Inshore Tournament in Newport Bay — plus an educational seminar focused on how to successfully prepare for and target multiple species within Newport Harbor.
Whether you’re competing for the Grand Slam or looking to sharpen your inshore skills, this event offers both competition and learning in one great weekend.
The event concludes with the Awards at The Chicken Coop 414 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, United States on Sunday, May 3rd at 4:30 PM.
This is a rain-or-shine event — come ready to fish and have fun.
Seminar Focus: Fishing Newport Harbor
The seminar will provide practical insight on:
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Preparing tackle and rigging for 4# test fishing
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Targeting Croaker, Corbina, Halibut, and Bass within Newport Bay
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Species-specific strategies and bait selection
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Reading harbor structure, tides, and current
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Maximizing opportunities within tournament boundaries
Whether you’re new to light-line fishing or looking to refine your technique, this is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from experienced local anglers.
Tournament Overview
Species Categories (4# Test Line Only):
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Croaker (Spotfin & Yellowfin only)
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Corbina
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Halibut
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Bass (Kelp, Sand & Spotted)
🏆 Grand Slam Award – Largest combined total weight of all four species.
You are not required to compete in every species category.
Entry Details
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Entry Fee: $50 per Angler
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Non-Members: $75 per Angler
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Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 30th
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Limited to the first 75 anglers
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Entry fee includes the Awards Dinner on Sunday at 4:30 PM
Tournament Schedule
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Start: 12:01 AM, Saturday, May 2nd
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Lines Out: 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 3rd
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Weigh-In Deadline: All fish must be weighed before 3:00 PM Sunday
Awards Dinner at The Chicken Coop 414 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, 4:30 PM.
Fishing Area
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Newport Bay only
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Straight line between the jetties
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No fishing inland from the Pacific Coast Highway Bridge
Minimum Size / Weight Requirements
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Bass: 14” minimum
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Halibut: 23” minimum
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Croaker & Corbina: 1 lb minimum
Key Rules
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4# test line only (all line tested at weigh-in)
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IGFA rules apply with the following exceptions:
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Max 4’ leader for Croaker & Corbina
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Max 15’ leader for all other species
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No treble hooks with bait
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Circle hooks optional on bait fish
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Valid California fishing license required
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Must display tournament flag while at anchorage (available at BAC)
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Monitor VHF Channel 65
In case of a tie, the first fish weighed wins.
Anglers may win only one place per species category.
Sportsmanship & Courtesy
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Angler hooked up has right of way
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Obey all harbor regulations & boating laws
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Do not impede normal boat traffic
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Tournament Committee decisions are final
Please make every effort to keep your catch alive.
Release non-qualifying fish.
Use the transfer net at the Clubhouse — do not hand carry fish up the ramp.
Awards presented through 3rd place only in each category.
Good luck to all anglers — fish hard, fish fair, and enjoy learning more about Newport Harbor along the way. 🎣