Using the Fishing Chaos App

June 13, 2025 1 Comment

Understanding the Fishing Chaos app is essential to your success in our events. On the surface, it’s a simple app to use: take a photo, click SUBMIT CATCH, choose the photo from the photo album (unless you took the photo via the app’s camera feature), enter the length, and click SUBMIT. Once it reaches 100% and clears off your screen, then check the leaderboard to make sure your submission uploaded successfully. Simple.

However, there are some settings that must be correct on your phone to ensure a successful upload. Here are some helpful tips to make sure those settings are correct.

TEST YOUR APP SETTINGS

As of today, June 13, 2025, the current version of the Fishing Chaos app is 2.3.4. It is highly recommended that the app and your phone’s operating system is up to date.

To make sure your phone’s settings are correct for use with the app, please open the app and perform the following steps:

1. Click the “hamburger” (i.e. the three horizontal lines) at the top left.
2. Click on your name.
3. Scroll down and click Preferences.
4. Click Test App Settings.

From there you’ll be able to verify settings for your camera, photo library, and location are correct. If they are not correct, perform the following steps…

IPHONE SETTINGS

If you are fishing our events, or any event that uses the Fishing Chaos app, please make sure you’ve given the app the appropriate access to your photos and location.

If you have an iPhone, go to Settings > Apps >Fishing Chaos > Photos, and make sure Full Access is checked off under Photos.

Click Back, then Location, and ensure While Using the App is checked off. Also make sure Precise Location is on.

If Location is grayed out, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services, and from there check off While Using the App and turn on Precise Location.

To see this in real time, watch the video below (it an old video and slightly outdated, but it should help)…

ANDROID SETTINGS

If you’re using an Android phone, follow the steps in this document.

Please note that these settings may vary depending on what Android phone you are running, but they should be similar.

It is imperative that you verify these settings before an event, as your phone will sometimes reset your location and permission settings, especially after an operating system update. It is your responsibility to ensure that these settings are accurate. Not doing so could result in your fish being denied.

If you have any questions, please reach out. Thanks!

Article updated on June 13, 2025.

The Bass Snatchers Edge Out Win in First-Ever River Rumble

June 5, 2025 0 Comment

This past Sunday marked the debut of the River Rumble, a unique four-angler team tournament spread out across four different rivers, one per division.

In play were the Charles River (Eastern), Nashua River (Northern), Sudbury River (Central), and the Connecticut River (Western).

Twenty-eight anglers registered for the event, forming seven teams. With recent rains still impacting the region, elevated water levels and increased current made for challenging conditions, especially for those fishing the main river channels. Cooler water temps further complicated things. Anglers who shifted their focus to off-river spots—backwater areas, ponds, oxbows, etc.—generally found more cooperative bass.

Early on, the Yakstreet Boys jumped out to a strong lead. But as the day wore on, the Bass Snatchers began to close the gap, helped in large part by a pair of big fish from Patrick Brown. Smells Like Fish and The River Bandits also made late pushes, but in the end, it was the Bass Snatchers who pulled off the win, edging out the Yakstreet Boys by a single inch!

Nice work to everyone who competed, and congrats to the Bass Snatchers—Patrick Brown, Mason Bailey, Gerard Elias, and Alexis Arroyo—for taking the win!

There were definitely some unknowns going into this one, especially with the need for a clean four-per-team setup, but everything came together smoothly. We’re already looking ahead to the next River Rumble, scheduled for August 17. If you missed out this time, or were on the fence, we hope you’ll jump in for the next one!

Sponsor Announcement: FX Custom Rods

May 20, 2025 0 Comment

One more! We are very happy to announce FX Custom Rods as a new sponsor!

All paid members will enjoy a 25% discount* online. Anglers will also receive bigger discounts on bulk orders. The more rods ordered, the greater the discount!

With so many of our anglers already flying the FX flag, we’re extremely excited to officially join forces with them!

Please give them a like and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

* See our Members Only page for the code.

Sponsor Announcement: Rogue Fishing

April 10, 2025 0 Comment

We are happy to announce Rogue Fishing as a new sponsor this season!

We will be giving away Rogue Fishing products at our events throughout the season, and all paid members will enjoy a 15% discount* online (kits and Ketch products excluded).

Rogue Fishing makes some the best products in the business, and we’re very excited to have partnered with them!

Please give them a like and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

* See our Members Only page for the code.

Sponsor Announcement: TackleTech.3D

April 2, 2025 0 Comment

We are excited to announce TackleTech.3D—a new company started by longtime MAKB member, John Ferreira—as a new sponsor the 2025 season!

All paid members receive 25% discount* online!

TackleTech.3D creates custom parts for your fishing adventures. Contact us for custom parts and builds, and please give them a like and follow on Instagram.

* See our Members Only page for the code.

Conor Reavey Has Arrived!

March 30, 2025 0 Comment

For the past two years, Webster Lake has had a habit of blessing one or two anglers while cursing the rest—and yesterday was no different.

At one point, I was actually leading with a five-fish limit totaling 52.50 inches. Not that it felt amazing, but it felt a lot better before Gerard messaged me: “Are you going for the smallest five-fish limit in MAKB history?”

Not long after that, Justin Gallo surged into the lead and looked poised for a dominant win. But when his bite slowed, Conor Reavey’s bite fired up—and he took full advantage, stacking up 84.50 inches and locking in his first-ever tournament win! Huge congrats, Conor!

Rounding out the top five were:

Justin Gallo – 75.75
Gerald Howes – 70.50
Khoa Dao – 67.00
Ryan Stager – 60.25

Chip Dufault took home overall lunker with a solid 20.50-inch largemouth. Justin Gallo grabbed the smallmouth lunker with a 17.25—and he was clearly dialed in, submitting five of the seven smallmouth caught all day.

And last but not least, Ryan Stager stuck a 23-inch pickerel, good enough to take home that sidepot!

It was a cold, miserable day for most of us—but hats off to those who made it happen. Great job all around!

Check out the full results here.

Our divisional season kicks off in just two weeks, on April 12. The Eastern Division will hit Long Pond in Harwich, while the Western Division heads to Richmond Pond for the first time ever. Let’s go!

The 2025 Knockout Series Bracket is LIVE!

March 14, 2025 0 Comment


The 2025 Knockout Series bracket is LIVE! Sixty-four anglers will battle it out this season!

Check it out here!

Sponsor Announcement: Mountain Road Trading Post

January 11, 2025 0 Comment

We are very excited to announce Mountain Road Trading Post, one of the longest-running and best outfitters in the Northeast, as a new sponsor this season!

Troy and MRTP have graciously donated a $50 gift card to all 24 of our 2025 divisional events and a $100 gift to our championship. In addition, our members will receive $100 off any boat priced $1,000 or more, plus 10% off everything else (excluding gift cards, motors, and electronics).

MRTP will also host a gathering after the Northern Division’s Pawtuckaway Lake event on August 30!

We happy to have them on board! Please give them a like and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

2025 Schedule Announcement

January 2, 2025 0 Comment

For those who missed the live stream (or just don’t want to watch it), here is the current 2024 schedule!

Remember, most of these are members-only events. You can find all of the event pages and become a member here on Fishing Chaos!

In chronological order…

DIVISIONAL EVENTS

Apr 12 – Long Pond Harwich (Eastern)
Apr 12 – Richmond Pond (Western)
Apr 19 – A-1 (Central)
Apr 26 – Charles River Boston (Northern)
May 3 – Lake Cochituate (Central)
May 10 – Otis Reservoir (Western)
May 17 – Lake Attitash (Northern)
May 24 – South Watuppa Pond (Eastern)
Jun 8 – Whitehall Reservoir (Central) *
Jun 14 – Johns Pond (Eastern)
Jun 21 – Connecticut River (Western)
Jun 29 – Sudbury River (Northern) *
Jul 5 – Lake Nippenicket (Eastern)
Jul 12 – Sudbury River (Central)
Jul 19 – Pontoosuc Lake (Western)
Jul 19 – Merrimach River New Hampshire (Northern)
Aug 2 – Barton Cove (Western)
Aug 3 – Charles River (Eastern) *
Aug 9 – Singletary Lake (Central)
Aug 30 – Pawtuckaway Lake New Hampshire (Northern)
Sep 6 – Knops Pond (Central)
Sep 13 – Mashpee-Wakeby Pond (Eastern)
Sep 14 – Chebacco Lake (Northern) *
Sep 20 – Littleville Reservoir (Western)
Sep 27 – Merrimack River (Championship)

* Sunday events

ONLINE EVENTS

Mar 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Apr 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
May 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Jun 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Jun 15 – River Rumble: Spring Team Series *
Jul 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Jun 30 – The Catch ‘Em All Summer Brawl
Aug 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Aug 17 – River Rumble: Summer Team Series *
Sep 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Oct 1–28 – Monthly Online Challenge
Oct 19 – River Rumble: Fall Team Series *

* Sunday events

KNOCKOUT SERIES

Apr 1–Oct 28

Like last year, we were able to de-conflict most divisional events, giving everyone plenty of opportunity to go for the 2025 MAKB Angler of the Year title. We’re also trying a new series called the River Rumble Team Series, which takes the place of our Catch ‘Em All Brawl Series. And of course, we’ll have plenty of Tuesday and Thursday Night Throwdowns, plus some Cold Water Series events in the first few and last few months of the year.

We’re also hosting a pre-season event on Webster Lake on March 29. No qualifications, no Angler of the Year points, just fishing, food, and fellowship!

And don’t forget our annual potluck gathering and awards banquet, which will be held at the Bristol Lodge in North Attleboro, 2–6 PM. Everyone is welcome!

It’s gonna be a great season. JOIN NOW!

2024 Season Stats

December 20, 2024 0 Comment

Winter is hitting a bit different this year, and with Christmas just around the corner, it seems we’ve wrapped up tournaments for the season.

For those interested in some stats, here you go…

In 2024, we hosted a total of 51 events, including 24 divisional events, one championship, 10 Tuesday/Thursday Night Throwdowns, four Cold Water Series events, eight monthly online challenges, three Catch ‘Em All Brawls, and the Knockout Series.

We awarded $49,893 in payouts throughout the year! Here’s the breakdown:

Eastern Division: $8,784
Western Division: $6,020
Central Division: $9,094
Northern Division: $9,024
Championship: $3,960
Monthly Challenges: $3,936
Catch ‘Em All Brawls: $2,441
Thursday Night Throwdowns: $2,574
Knockout Series: $2,400
Cold Water Series: $2,094

In total, 955 competitors participated across these events (with many competing in multiple events, of course), and 4,397 fish were submitted (excluding the Knockout Series).

The highest number of fish submitted during a divisional event was 225, recorded at the Eastern Division’s Mashpee-Wakeby event. On the other hand, the fewest submissions for a single event were 48, during the Central Division opener at Webster Lake. Ironically, just a week later in 2023, Webster Lake set the record for the year with the highest number of fish submitted in a single event—252!

Collectively, we submitted a total of 18,948.75 inches of bass in 2024 (also excluding the Knockout Series).

The biggest limits of the year:

Northern Division: Patrick Brown – 96.00 (Lake Attitash)
Eastern Division: Ken Wood – 95.00 (Upper/Lower Mill Pond)
Western Division: Ryan Stager – 94.25 (Quaboag Pond)
Central Division: Lee Kennon – 92.75 (Sudbury River)
Monthly Challenge: Benjamin Hallowell – 101.25 (July)
Thursday Night Throwdown: Jerry Howes – 56.50 (Buckley Dunton Reservoir)
Cold Water Series: Matthew Conant – 91.00 (Santuit Pond)

The biggest largemouth of the year:

Northern Division: Patrick Brown – 22.25 (Lake Attitash)
Eastern Division: Domenic Eno – 22.00 (Snipatuit Pond)
Western Division: Noah Fahmy – 21.75 (Congamond Lake/Connecticut River)
Central Division: Lee Kennon and Cory Walker – 21.00 (Sudbury River and Flint Pond)
Monthly Challenge: Gregg Fritchey – 21.50 (July and August)
Thursday Night Throwdown: Ken Wood – 20.50 (Winnecunnet Pond)
Cold Water Series: Nate Chagnon – 21.25 (Santuit Pond)

The biggest smallmouth of the year:

Western Division: Justin Gallo – 20.50 (Ashmere Lake)
Eastern Division: John Ferreira and Jim Silva – 19.75 (Mashpee-Wakeby Pond and Upper/Lower Mill Pond)
Northern Division: Adam Rourke – 16.75 (Lake Attitash)
Central Division: Carl Hartwick – 15.75 (Webster Lake)

Some other stats:

Lee Kennon, Matthew Conant, and Ken Wood each secured the most divisional wins, with three victories apiece.

Steve Petkevitch led the pack with the most top-five finishes across all divisions, with 11 overall. Close behind were Matthew Conant and Ken Wood, each with 10 top-five finishes, followed by Mike Morcone with nine.

Benjamin Hallowell dominated the online division, with six wins out of 11 events. He also secured a win in the Cold Water Series, earning him the most overall wins across all events.

All in all, it was an incredible year! Fifty-one events—a bit fewer than last year, but still more than enough opportunities for anglers to get out on the water and compete. And now, we’re gearing up for something special: our tenth season next year—the big 1-0!

Thanks to everyone who continues to fish with us; and an even bigger thank-you goes to Kevin Amaral, Jeremey Andrews, Donald Davis, Bruce Levy, Michael Williams, Anthony Campbell, Jonathan Medina, and Patrick Brown, all of whom have played their part in transforming this little trail into something far beyond what we ever imagined.

Enjoy the holidays! We’ll be announcing our 2025 schedules and more very soon.