Fishing is a very popular hobby at Apple Valley Lake. You must have a fishing license to fish at Apple Valley. The closest places to obtain a fishing license are the Apple Valley Marina, Wal-Mart or Pier 36.

The lake was originally stocked in 1974 and 1975 with Walleye, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Channel Catfish. The lake is restocked yearly by the Apple Valley Property Owners Association and the Apple Valley Fish & Restocking Club. Walleye, Saugeye, Small and Large Mouth Bass make this a premier lake for sport anglers. They have also added Carp, Suckers, Split Tail Shad, Stripped Bass, and Catfish.

Crappie, Shellcrackers, Bluegill and Yellow Perch are plentiful for family fishing. The Fish Club in conjunction with the Lake Committee asks that all Crappie caught being under 9 inches in size be released back into the lake.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  "Rain or Shine"
Apple Valley Lake (Sutton Beach)

Register on or before September 10 ($60 entry fee)
Register day of tournament ($70 entry fee)

 CLICK HERE for TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM

1. Interpretation of these rules shall be left exclusively to the Tournament Committee. Their decision shall be final in all cases. If a contestant wishes to lodge a grievance, a $25.00 "grievance ruling deposit" must be made prior to any final rulings being made by the Tournament Committee.
2. A team shall consist of one Apple Valley Property Owner in good standing, 2010 assessments and boat registration paid, and one guest (or two Apple Valley Property Owners) per boat. Or, a team may include one contestant who obtains a single day pass for his boat prior to the Tournament date, and one Apple Valley Property Owner in good standing 2009 assessments paid.
3. Safe boating conduct must be observed at all times. Caution and safety must be observed at the start. There will be no blast off, competitors will leave launch in order of registration received. Approved coast guard life vests must be worn when the internal combustion engine is operating. A kill switch is strongly recommended.
4. Alcoholic beverages will be prohibited at all times during fishing tournament hours.
5. Only artificial lures may be used. NO LIVE BAIT will be permitted, with the exception of pork strips, rinds, etc. Each contestant may only use one rod and reel at any one time. All bass must be caught alive and in a conventional sporting manner. Trolling is prohibited.
6. Each boat must be equipped with an aerated live well. Each boat will receive a packet of Rejuvenate at check-in to be used in live well.
7. Boats shall not fish closer that within 50 yards of an anchored boat.
8. Total maximum fish per boat shall be eight. All bass weighed in must be at least 12" in length, measured with mouth closed. Any fish under 12" brought to the Official Board will result in the lost of the team’s largest fish. A courtesy board will be provided. A 8 oz. penalty will be assessed for each dead fish. Only large mouth, small mouth, and spotted bass shall be counted towards boat total weight.
9. Competitors who are not in the check-in area at their appointed time will be penalized 8 ounces of weight per minute they are late. Anyone more than 15 minutes late will be disqualified. All fishing must cease upon appointed check-in time.
10. Ties for first place will be broken by the largest number of bass caught, or flip of a coin. Any ties for remaining positions will split place money.
11. During the Tournament hours it will be illegal to leave your boat for any reason. You are to call (614) 507-2819 to notify someone if there is an emergency.
12. Completion of entry and payment of entry fee certifies that you have read these rules and agree to abide by all stated therein. You further agree to waive all responsibility on the part of Apple Valley Property Owners Association, any Tournament participant, official, host, or sponsor as to injury and for damage which might occur in connection with the aforementioned Tournament.
13. None of the above rules shall prohibit a property designated official from approaching or boarding any competitor’s boat anytime during the Tournament. If any boat receives a ticket for any infraction during the Tournament it will be disqualified.
14. Anyone caught cheating in any Apple Valley Fish Club Benefit Tournament shall be barred from any future tournaments.
15. Any boat or trailer known to be exposed to zebra mussel infested waters within forty-eight (48) hours prior to any Apple Valley Fish Club Benefit Tournament will be rejected from participating.