2025 to 2026 OCBS “Members Only”
David K. Esner Memorial Tournament
Sponsored by Erie Outfitters

This season’s OCBS Steelhead Tournament is dedicated to the memory of David K. Esner, a long-time Ohio Steelheader Member who passed away on May 6, 2018.
FISHING DATES:
November 2, 2025
November 30, 2025
December 14, 2025
March 1, 2026
March 22, 2026
Our annual OCBS Steelhead Fishing tournament is for OCBS members only. If not a member, you are welcome to join OCBS in order to register for the tournament.
Members can register for this year’s tournament as follows:
- Online: Complete online registration form and credit card payment on the righthand section of this page.
- OCBS Meetings: You can register and pay in person at our monthly meetings.
All participants are required to fish with another OCBS member who is in the tournament and is responsible for verifying the length of each fish checked in.
Check in has been modified to permit members to call or text their catch to the Tournament Director.
Entry fee is $20.00 per participant.
Be certain to read the tournament rules.