Nebraska Wild Kats

09/04/2026

Nebraska Wild Kats General rules

*Safety is our #1 priority. Be willing to help each other out
*All state and federal rules and regulations will be followed. If any tickets are issued between livewell checks and weigh ins you will be disqualified with no refund of entry fee
*NO DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE DURING TOURNAMENT HOURS
*4 rod max. Unless your fishing solo then state regulations apply. 6 rod max in Kansas
*Teams can consist of whatever your boat can legally hold. GET THE YOUTH INVOLVED!! (Still 4 or 6 rod max)
*Youth consists of 15 & younger
*Boat fishing ONLY. MUST HAVE A LIVEWELL, NO METAL BASKETS, NO STRINGERS
*Rod and Reel ONLY
*Livewell inspections will be done.
*NO dead fish will be weighed, dead fish will result in disqualification. Once a fish is weighed it counts towards your total weight
*All fish weighed become property of Nebraska Wild Kats and will be released immediately
* Any disputes must be presented in writing to the tournament director 30 min prior to weigh-in. All decisions made by the tournament directors are final
*5 FISH WEIGH IN 2 over 30 inches and 3 under 30 inches (Milford slot 28" to 40") Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, and Flat head catfish will be allowed
*ONLY BRING 5 FISH TO SCALE. IF YOU HAVE OVER 5 FISH AT SCALE YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. You can have more than 5 in your livewell. Only put 5 in the tote for weigh in
*NO pre fishing 12 hours prior to tournament start time, bait fishing will be allowed
*Nebraska Wild Kats is not responsible for any accidents or damage
*NO CHUMMING ALLOWED OR FISHING KNOWN CHUM HOLES
*Total weight ties will be broken using the big fish weight.
*Big fish ties will be broken with total weight. If ties still exist a coin flip will determine higher finish
*ALL FISH WILL BE MEASURED ON THEIR SIDES
*Trailering will be allowed if possible and allowed by law.
*50 yards distance between event boats is REQUIRED!
*Check in chips must be on the chip board prior to the end of the event. No weight will be recorded for late arrivals.
*No sharing information with other competitors via phones or social media.
*Unsportsmanlike activities will not be tolerated!!!!!!!!!!
*All competitors are subject to polygraph examination at the discretion of the tournament directors. Refusal or failure of a requested polygraph test will result in forfeiture of any and all winnings for that event.
*Select events may require a mandatory pre-tournament meeting to fulfill sponsorship obligations
* All tournaments with a mandatory rules meeting will receive 2 chips, 1st chip goes on the board once livewell is checked, 2nd chip goes on the board for weigh in

09/04/2026

🏠 CABINS AVAILABLE FOR THE JOHNSON LAKE TOURNAMENT! 🎣

Medo’s Resort currently has 6 cabins available for the Johnson Lake tournament!

They normally require a 2-night minimum stay, but they’re making an exception for our tournament and will allow you to book just 1 night!

If you’re looking for a place to stay, this is a great opportunity to get a cabin close to the tournament.

6 cabins available — so don’t wait!

📅 Johnson Lake Tournament
📆 September 19, 2026
⏰ 7 AM–4 PM
💰 $150 Entry Fee $175 the day of

Get ahold of Medo’s Resort to reserve your cabin! 🎣

09/01/2026

Alright guys and gals!

What lakes would you like to see us possibly hit for the 2027 season? 🎣

Let’s get the ball rolling on 2027! There will be LOTS of changes coming, and we want to hear from you guys about what you’d like to see.

We’re looking at keeping the entry fees at:

🎣 $150 for a 1-day tournament
🎣 $300 for a 2-day tournament

We can always add a Calcutta or side pot at any tournament for teams who are interested.

What are some other things you’d like to see changed or added?

I already have a handful of rules that I’m planning on adjusting, and I want to get everyone’s input before we finalize anything.

One thing we’re considering:

👉 Would you be okay with going back to the old format where there is no limit on the number of people in the boat, adults AND youth, while still following the 4-rod maximum in Nebraska and 6-rod maximum in Kansas?

The goal is to get this back to where we started — family-friendly, fun, affordable and all about the camaraderie. ❤️🎣

So let’s hear it!

What lakes? What rules? What would YOU like to see for 2027?

Drop your ideas in the comments! 👇

08/31/2026

🚨🔥🐱 THE CATS ARE CALLING… JOHNSON LAKE IS NEXT! 🐱🔥🚨

💥 SEPTEMBER 19TH — GET READY TO GO TO WAR WITH THE BIG CATS! 💥

We’re bringing the boats, the bait, the crew, and a whole LOT of chaos to Johnson Lake! 🎣💪

📅 SEPTEMBER 19TH
⏰ 8AM–3PM
📍 JOHNSON LAKE

🚨 LIVEWELL CHECKS & REGISTRATION
⏰ STARTING AT 7AM
📍 NAUTICAL ROSE BOAT RAMP

💰 $150 PRE-ENTRY
💵 $175 DAY OF

🔥🔥🔥 WE WANT TO PACK THIS LAKE!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Think your team has what it takes to put a monster weight on the scales? 👀

Think you can find the fish everyone else is looking for? 🎯

Think you can handle the pressure when that BIG CAT hits the net?! 😳🐟💥

THEN IT’S TIME TO PROVE IT!!!

This isn’t just another Saturday on the water…

💥 IT’S COMPETITION.
💥 IT’S BIG FISH.
💥 IT’S FRIENDS.
💥 IT’S FAMILY.
💥 IT’S A WHOLE LOT OF FUN.
💥 AND IT’S JOHNSON LAKE!!!

Whether you're coming for the 💰 MONEY, the 🏆 TROPHY, the 🐟 BIGGEST FISH, or just to have one hell of a day on the water…

WE WANT YOU THERE!!!

🚨 GET THOSE PRE-ENTRIES IN!!! 🚨

Let’s fill the parking lot.
Let’s fill the lake.
Let’s fill the scales.
And most importantly…

🔥🔥🔥 LET’S MAKE JOHNSON LAKE ONE TO REMEMBER!!! 🔥🔥🔥

🎣 BRING YOUR BOAT.
👊 BRING YOUR CREW.
🐟 BRING YOUR A-GAME.
💰 AND COME CHASE SOME MONEY & MONSTER CATS!!!

📢 SEPTEMBER 19TH — JOHNSON LAKE

WHO’S COMING TO THROW DOWN?! 😈🔥🐱🎣

08/30/2026

📢 A QUICK UPDATE FROM NEBRASKA WILD KATS 🐱🎣

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that we’ve decided it’s best for us to step away from the Catfish Chasers Tournament Series.

With that said, Nebraska Wild Kats is moving forward FULL FORCE! 💪🔥

Next year, things are going to look a little different, and we’re excited about what’s ahead!

🎣 CALAMUS TOURNAMENT — 2027
We will be running the Calamus tournament with a 40-BOAT CAP! 🚨

There will be A LOT more coming for this tournament, and we’re working on some exciting things that we think everyone will love. Stay tuned because we’ll be announcing more soon! 👀🔥

But first…

📍 NEXT UP: JOHNSON LAKE
📅 September 19th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Let’s finish this season strong and make these last 3 tournaments GREAT! 💪🎣

We truly appreciate every single person who has supported us, fished with us, helped us, and followed along this year.

The future of Nebraska Wild Kats is looking bright! 🐱🔥

Let’s go fishing!! 🎣

08/24/2026

Johnson Lake September 19th Pre Entry

1. Tyler & Greg Brown
2. Austin Wonch & Brad Buerer
3. Jeff Meyer
4. Wyatt Myers
5. Jade Clements
6. Spencer Armstrong
7. Matt Massey & Gerran Johnson
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08/24/2026

Medicine Creek October 10th Pre Entry

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08/24/2026

Harlan Reservoir October 24th Pre Entry

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08/24/2026

🔥 ALRIGHT GUYS, LET’S FINISH STRONG! 🔥

Get those PRE-ENTRIES coming in! 👊

If you want to see these last 3 tournaments stay on the future schedule, we need to get 15 BOATS at each one! 🐱🎣

📍 September 19th — Johnson Lake
⏰ 8AM–3PM

📍 October 10th — Medicine Creek
⏰ 8AM–3PM

📍 October 24th — Harlan Reservoir
⏰ 8AM–3PM

💰 $150 PRE-ENTRY
💵 $175 DAY OF

Get those pre-entries in and help us show everyone that these tournaments are WORTH THE DRIVE! 🚗💨

Let’s pack these last 3 tournaments and make them MEMORABLE! 🔥🔥

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us! We appreciate every single one of you! ❤️

Let’s finish the season with a BANG! 💪🎣

08/24/2026