Register Now for the 36th Annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament!

Event Details & Schedule

All tournament events will take place at the Palatka City Docks, located at 319 River Street, Palatka, Florida 32177.

Featured Events:

• Thursday, May 15: Lads & Lasses Tournament (one male, one female per boat)
• Friday, May 16: VIP & Friends Tournament (sponsor boats pre-fish)
• Saturday, May 17: 36th Annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament

Tournament Schedule:

• Thursday, May 15: Weigh-in begins at 3 PM. Lads & Lasses winners announced.
• Friday, May 16: Weigh-in begins at 3 PM. VIP & Friends winners announced.
• Saturday, May 17: Weigh-in begins at 3 PM. Tournament winners announced.
  • Weigh-ins take place every 10 minutes, staggered by boat number.
  • Winners will be awarded cash prizes on stage after weigh-in.

Registration Information

Online Registration:

In-Person Registration:

• May 15 & 16: 4 AM to safe light at Palatka City Docks
• May 17: 3 AM to safe light at Palatka City Docks
• Boats launch at safe light.

Win Big with Over $40,000 in Cash Prizes

Anglers from across the Southeast will compete for a share of $40,000+ in cash prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time competitor, this is your chance to reel in some serious winnings!

Enter to Win a Bullet Boat & Support a Great Cause

For a $20 suggested donation, you can enter a drawing to win a brand-new Bullet Boat with a trailer, courtesy of Bullet Boats and Mercury. All proceeds from the drawing benefit the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

To enter the drawing and check ticket sale deadlines, visit WolfsonBassTournament.com.

Supporting Pediatric Care at Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Since its inception in 1989, the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament has raised more than $7 million to fund advanced medical technology and lifesaving treatments for children.

A Legacy of Giving Back

The tournament was originally organized by the Plant Facilities Department of Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville to support capital improvements and purchase cutting-edge equipment for Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Today, it welcomes thousands of anglers annually, ensuring children receive the highest level of care in Northeast Florida.

Get Involved: Register, Donate & Enter the Boat Drawing

Join us in making a difference! Register now for the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament, enter the boat drawing, or donate to support pediatric heart care at WolfsonBassTournament.com.

Wolfson Children’s Hospital relies on the generosity of members of our community. To support Wolfson Children’s Hospital, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com/give.

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville

Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life. Wolfson Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Northeast Florida and serves as the pediatric referral center for North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 276-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment.

At Wolfson Children’s, nationally recognized pediatric specialists representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty work with pediatricians to provide care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology disorders, orthopedic conditions, behavioral health conditions, traumatic injuries, and more. Wolfson Children’s collaborates with pediatric organizations, including Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the University of Florida College of Medicine—Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida.

A Magnet™-designated hospital since 2010, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been named among the U.S. News & World Report 50 Best Children’s Hospitals year after year, and in 2021, was selected as one of only eight children’s hospitals in the country as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, a recognition of patient quality and safety. For additional information, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com.

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