10th Anniversary of the White Perch Open!
July 27th, 2025
EVENT DETAILS
July 27th 2025
Safe Harbor Podickory Point Yacht Club
2116 Bay Front Terrace
Annapolis, MD 21409
5:30 am: Fishing Starts!
No need to check in first. Get your lines in the
water where ever you choose to fish!
11 am-3 pm: Weigh-ins at Safe Harbor Podickory Point
Each Angler will weigh in three fish. You must be in line for weigh ins by 2:30.
12 pm-5 pm: After Party at Safe Harbor Podickory Point!
Includes a DJ, Fried White Perch, Water, Beer and
drinks for kids!
2 pm: Contestants check-in for Fish Fry Face Off
2:30pm: Competition for Fish Fry Face Off Begins!
4 pm: Awards Ceremony
Prizes will be awarded for Adult 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Youth 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (16 and under) and Longest Perch!
REGISTRATION
Adult Angler: $75
Includes entry to the tournament,
tournament t-shirt and food & drinks at the
after party.
Child Angler: $25
Includes entry to the tournament,
tournament t-shirt and food & drinks at the
after party.
*Children over the age of 12 should be registered as an adult angler
Family Package: $175
Includes entry to the tournament, tournament
t-shirts and food & drinks at the after party for each member of the family, up to two parents and three children, age 12 and under
*Children over the age of 12 should be registered as an adult angler
Adult Guest: $35
Includes entry to the after party, food & drinks only. Tournament t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Child Guest (12 and younger): $15
Includes entry to the after party, food & drinks only. Tournament t-shirts will be available for purchase.
FIRST ANNUAL FISH FRY FACE OFF EATING COMPETITION
Presented By Back Creek Builders
Think You Can Taco the Challenge?
Only 10 brave souls will get the chance to battle for the crown in the ultimate Fish Fry Face Off!
Eat fast. Win big. Make history.
Put your appetite to the test for a $100 entry and a shot at $1,000 cash—but hurry, spots are sizzling fast. This isn’t just a competition… it’s a feast for glory.
Are you in or are you full of excuses?
WHITE PERCH OPEN RULES
- Tournament is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Fish must be caught on a rod and reel and can be caught from shore, boat or kayak anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay and it’s tributaries No cast nets or netting.
- Each angler will weigh in three perch. Prizes for Adult 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and Youth (age 12 or under) 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be based on the weight of their three heaviest fish. There is also a prize for the longest perch.
- Fish must be caught the day of the tournament
- Fish must be caught by the registered Angler who weighs them in.
- You may not attempt to alter the weight of the fish in any way.
- Fish must be weighed in between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to qualify for prizes. You must be in line by 2:30 p.m.Â
- Parking at Safe Harbor Podickory Point is limited, and no boat trailer parking is available. Additional parking and parking for boat trailers will be available at Richard Tree Care 1046 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409. A shuttle will run from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Safe Harbor Podickory Point will have slips available if you would like to come by boat. Call Safe Harbor Podickory at 410-757-8000 to reserve a slip
- We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who we believe to have broken the rules and/or implement a polygraph if we deem it necessary.
A Big Thanks to Our Primary Sponsors!
A Special Thanks to All Our Prize Sponsors
2025 Results
Adult Division
| First Name | Last Namer | Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ian | Copus | 55.2 oz |
| Dellon | White | 53.9 oz |
| Tyler | Baillie | 49.7 |
Longest Fish
| First Name | Last Name | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ian | Copus | 14.1 in |
Kid Division
| First Name | Last Name | Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Addison | Marsh | 45.7 oz |
| Tripp | Olienyk | 37.1 oz |
| Bo | Dewald | 36.9 oz |
2024 Results
Adult Division
| First Name | Last Namer | Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|
| William | Talbott | 55.8 oz |
| Tyler | Baillie | 52.7 oz |
| Todd | Ireland | 51.4 |
Longest Fish
| First Name | Last Name | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly | Pollock | 13 3/8 in |
Kid Division
| First Name | Last Name | Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley | Dalgliesh | 40.7 oz |
| Savannah | Timm | 37.2 oz |
| Chase | Smoot | 36.5 oz |
2023 Results
Adult Division
| First Name | Last Namer | Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Todd | Ireland | 3.61 lb |
| Todd | Ireland Jr. | 3.2 lb |
| Bradley | Harrell | 3.13 lb |
Longest Fish
| Last Name | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley | Harrell | 12 15/16 in |
Kid Division
| First Name | Last Name | Fish Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | Timm | 2.73 lb |
| Ian | Hanford | 2.6 lb |
| Ascanio | Satta | 2.46 lb |
2022 Results
Adult Division
| Last Name | First Name | 1st Fish Weight | 2nd Fish Weight | 3rd Fish weight | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsmon | Jeffrey | 16.7 | 15.5 | 14.6 | 46.8 |
| Talbott | William | 15.5 | 15.5 | 14.8 | 45.8 |
| Ireland | Todd | 14.5 | 15.4 | 15.5 | 45.4 |
Kid Division
| Last Name | First Name | Fish 1 weight | Fish 2 weight | Fish 3 weight | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handford | Ian | 13.4 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 43.1 |
| Copus | Owen | 10.4 | 9.8 | 14.8 | 35 |
| Lewis | Caleb | 9.6 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 31.9 |
Longest Fish
| Last Name | First Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Flieger | Faith | 13.25 |
| Copus | Owen | 12.9 |
| Driscoll | Matthew | 11.5 |
2021 Results
Adult Division
Name, 1st Fish, 2nd Fish, 3rd Fish, Total
Horsmon, Jeffrey 15.6 16.7 14.9 47.2
Kasathsko, Alex 15.7 13.9 14.4 44
Lee Matthew, 14.4 13.1 14.9 42.4
Youth Division
Name, 1st Fish, 2nd Fish, 3rd Fish, Total
Handford, Ian 14.4 13.7 11.3 39.4
Brooks, Thomas 12.4 14.4 7.6 34.4
Copus, Owen 11.9 10.6 9.3 31.8
Longest Fish
William Talbott 13
John Richardson 12.25
Thomas Brooks 12
Matthew Driscoll 11.5
Jiles Richards 11.25
Matther Oneal 10.25
John Schulltz 10
Kevin Duffy 10
2019 Results
Adult Division
1 Jeffrey Horsmon 5.12
2 Justin Kelley 4.63
3 Branden Haddaway 4.22
Youth Division
1 Branden Haddaway 4.32
2 Aiden Neboshynsky 3.83
3 Luke Delp 3.67
Longest Fish
1 Aiden Neboshynsky 13.125″
2 Bradley Haddaway 12.875″
3 Branden Haddaway 12.875″
2018 Results
Adult Division
1 Hanford, Rob 5.02
2 Byerly, Patrick 4.87
3 Harrell, Brad 4.65
Youth Division
1 Liverette, Presley 3.65
2 Haddaway, Branden 3.5
3 McAdoo, Bentley 3.27
Longest Fish
Liverette, Presley – 12.5″
Byerly, Patrick – 12.5″
Casey, Gavin – 12.4″
Gebhard, Christina – 12.25″
Martin, Brad – 12″
Driscoll, Matt – 11″