Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04
Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 Information, Regulations, Tournament Rules, and Registration
***Please check this page prior to each Tournament. Any changes or cancellations will be posted on here up until 9:00 PM the night before a scheduled tournament.***
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July 9, 2022
Congatulations to our winning team, Eli Buchanan and Andrew Schneider for their winning limit of 11.93 lbs. With that win, the pair also came from behind to take the Bischoff Reservoir Division Points Championship. Congratulations Eli and Andy!
Stay tuned for a complete report on the tournament.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
July 7, 2022
The last tournament of the 2022 Bischoff Reservoir Division-04 is coming up this Saturday, July 9th. Where has 2022 gone?!? This tournament will decide two very important things, the 2022 Division Points Champions as well as who will take home this month's trophies sponsored by Leroy McQueen, owner of L&W Roofing in Greensburg, IN. THANK YOU, Leroy! The points race remains tight and several teams are with in striking distance. Also, with the points that are available at this event, many teams will be able to secure the 250 points needed to qualify for the 2022 Regionals fast approaching this fall. Bischoff Reservoir is fishing better now than it has for some time with more keepers showing up at the scales. The weeds are in full growth, the deeper fish have locked onto the points, drop-offs, and roadbeds, and the topwater bite is strong. Not only that, this hot weather is forecast to make a change and the day looks to be shaping up to be beautiful. Don't miss out on this last tournament! We look forward to seeing everyone, Saturday!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
June 15, 2022
Congratulations to the winners of our fourth tournament of the 2022 USA Bassin Bischoff Reservoir Division season, Troy and Hunter Sullivan! The teams of Grigsby/McCormick, Tuley/Tuley, and Sieg/Beagle rounded out the top four teams for the day, with each earning a check for their efforts. Also "Big Fish" Jeff Litchfield used one of his company's, Litchfield Lures, baits to once again capture the big bass award for the tournament. Well done, everyone.
Many of our successful anglers reported their success came on a mixture of topwater and soft plastic presentations.
With one more event scheduled for the 2022 season, the divisional points race is still up for grabs. If you haven't secured your needed 250 points in order to be eligible to take part in the season's end USA Bassin Regional Championships, make plans to join us at our next tournament, July 9, 2022. There is still time to qualify!
Until next time,
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
June 11, 2022
The results from the June 11th tournament are posted. Thank you to all our teams who joined us for this fantastic tournament!
Please check soon back for details surrounding the event.
June 9, 2022
Our fifth tournament of the 2022 Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 will be this coming Saturday, June 11th. Tournament hours will be 6:00AM until 2:00PM. The pre-tournament meeting will take place at 5:30AM in the parking lot and NO registrations will be taken after that time without the director's prior approval. Make plans to be a part of these great tournaments. A huge THANK YOU goes out to BrainBKT Graphics in Greendale, IN for sponsoring this month's plaques. Be sure to contact these great folks for all your wrap and graphics needs!
Hope to see everyone Saturday!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa
June 4, 2022
Our next USA Bassin Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 tournament will be June 11, 2022 and we expect to have another great event with a big turnout. With that being said, it is imperative that we address parking in the ramp area lot(s). In order to accomodate the number of teams which have been taking part in our division, we will ask that all of our members park in a manner so that the traffic flow in parking lot is not incumbered. Teams should park in a manner that eliminates large open spaces between vehicles. If we tighten up our parking positions, we will eliminate the congestion causing delays in loading at the end of the event.
We acknowledge that many of the traffic issues are caused by infrequent or even out-of-state visitors to the lake who do not comprehend the established parking pattern, however, if we as considerate anglers initiate a successful parking pattern, there is hope that others will follow our lead.
It has also been brought to our attention that some teams may not be prepping their boats for launch until they are at the ramp. We ask that teams have their boats ready to be launched prior to approaching the ramp.
Thank you for your understanding.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
May 14, 2022
The results are posted!
Congratulations to Team McQueen! Brothers Leroy and Dan McQueen worked to bring three Bischoff Reservoir bass to the scales totaling 6.95 lbs to take top honors once again at the third stop of the 2022 division season. Wayne Egbert and Chris Decker brought four keepers to the scales totaling 6.83 pounds to narrowly miss the win, while the teams of Sieg/Beagle, Buchannon/Schneider, and the Summerlots rounded out the top five. Chuck Sieg's 4.22 lunker took the day's big bass award.
Nearly every team reported catching loads of bass in that 12-13 1/2 inch range, but, in true Bischoff style, those that captured multiple keepers rose to the top of the heap. Most of the twenty-five teams also reported catching a majority of their bass in less than a foot and a half of water. Again a huge thank to to Hoyt Evans and his dad, Jon, and Hoyt's Facebook page, Hookin' Fish With Hoyt, for sponsoring this month's awards! We as a division are very blessed to have a great group of anglers who demonstrate their sportsmanship both on and off the water. In a time when other tournament trails contend with bickering and divisiveness within their group, it is not present with these fine people! Thank you to all our teams for that!
Until next time..
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
May 9, 2022
With just 5 short days left until our third tournament of the 2022 Bischoff Reservoir IN-04 Division, make plans to join us for this fun and friendly event! This month's plaques look awesome and are sponsored by Hookin' Fish With Hoyt. For those who may not be aware, young Hoyt Evans and his dad, Jon, compete in many events throughout the Tri-State area and maintain a Facebook page, Hookin' Fish With Hoyt, documenting their adventures. Take a minute and check it out! With spring in full bloom, word is the fishing at Bischoff Reservoir is really picking up with more keepers being caught. Now, if we can just get all the anglers who fish Bischoff Reservoir to practice catch and release like our USA Bassin' members do, maybe this fishery can rebound from the last few lean seasons!
Hope to see everyone Saturday May 14th for our next tournament!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 20, 2022
Congratulations to Robert Summerlot for his win at our second Bischoff Reservoir IN-04 Division tournament on April 16th. While Robert only brought two bass to the scales, one of them was the right kind, a 5.79 lunker which turned out to be the big bass of the tournament. With his win, Robert took home all the beautiful trophies provided by this month's sponsor, Eli Buchanan , owner of American Roofing Monkeys. While the day brought anglers just about every type of poor condition to deal with, (rain, then dropping temperatures, and then high winds which led to blue bird skies) everyone was happy to see quite a few bass weighed in which were in that 14"-15" range. We even had a keeper smallmouth bass weighed in! Things may just be looking up for our lake!
Please follow our USA Bassin' anglers' lead and practice catch and release on all of Bischoff Reservoir's bass!
Until next time,
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 16, 2022
The results from the second tournament of the 2022 Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 are posted. Congratulations to the team of Robert and Pam Summerlot for taking first place and big bass! Special thanks to Eli Buchanan and American Roofing Monkeys for sponsoring this month's trophies!
A detailed report will be posted soon.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
March 27, 2022
Congratulations to our winners from the first event of the 2022 season, The team of John Roth and Brandon Wolf only needed two bass to take top honors with the extremely tough conditions anglers faced for the day. But when one of those fish weighs 6.20 lbs., you don't need many! Second place was captured by Curtis Dunaway and Jason Benefiel with four keepers totaling 7.34 pounds while T.J. Findley and Tony Thompson rounded out the top three with a 4.71 catch. Many of our teams reported that despite the constant snow showers and winds in excess of 25 MPH, the bite was very strong but, in traditional Bischoff style, keepers were hard to wrangle. Those anglers who were willing to share a bit of information stated that most used a one-two punch of crankbaits and jigs for a majority of their bites. Thank you again to Ron at Swinney Lawnmower and Tractor Sales & Service for sponsoring the tournaments awards and to Jack Wicker for providing some of his custom tackle for our door prize packages!
Be Sure to check out this tournaments pictures in the photo section! Until next our next tournament on April 16th,
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
March 26, 2022
The results from the March 26th Bischoff Reservoir Division are posted. Thank you to all the teams who braved a brutal day on the water! A detailed report will be posted soon.
March 25, 2022
For those who may have been wondering, we WILL be fishing the first event of the 2022 Bischoff Reservoir Division tomorrow (March 26th). We have made the necessary preparations to ensure the ramp will be usable despite any potential freezing conditions which we may encounter prior to take off. In addition, due to the cold temperatures, we will be making some other provisions available for everyone who takes part in Saturday's event. Don't let the less than ideal conditions keep you at home on the couch! The big bass have been biting at Bischoff... Join us tomorrow and let's kick off another great season!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
March 16, 2022
Just over ONE week until the start of the 2022 USA Bassin IN-04 Division at Bischoff Reservoir!
Please note our take-off time of 7:30 AM. We will hold a MANDATORY pre-tournament meeting in the parking lot at 7:00 AM. All teams must be registered prior to this meeting and ONE team member must be present at the meeting.
THANK YOU to our own Ron Swinney, owner of Swinney Tractor and Mower Sales and Service in Versailles, IN for sponsoring this month's awards. With spring coming, be sure to see Ron and Ryan for all your mowing needs!
Lisa and I will be in the parking lot at 5:00 to take entries and register teams that have not obtained their 2022 memberships. We would ask that teams obtain their 2022 memberships early if at all possible.
Memberships may be obtained online at usabassin.com or, if preferred, teams may contact us as we now have cards and are able to get your team registered. Contact either Lisa or I for details.
Thank you all in advance to all our teams. We know this season even better than last!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
March 5, 2022
Just THREE short weeks until the start of the 2022 USA Bassin IN-04 Division at Bischoff Reservoir!
The trophies have been ordered! A big THANK YOU goes out to our own Ron Swinney, owner of Swinney Tractor and Mower Sales and Service in Versailles, IN for sponsoring this month's awards. With spring coming, be sure to see Ron and Ryan for all your mowing needs!
We would ask that teams obtain their 2022 memberships early if at all possible. Memberships may be obtained online at usabassin.com or, if preferred, teams may contact us as we now have cards and are able to get your team registered. Contact either Lisa or I for details.
Thank you all in advance for helping make this season even better than last!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
December 12, 2021
The 2022 Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 is official! We will see you all in March.
For those wishing to get their 2022 memberships, we now have cards and are able to get your team registered. Contact either Lisa or I for details.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
November 13, 2021
We have posted a TENTATIVE schedule for the 2022 IN-04 Bischoff Reservoir Division.
Please check back as this is subject to change pending confirmation by the City of Batesville, IN.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
November 6, 2021
As the year comes to an end, we will once again begin looking toward dates for the 2022 USA Bassin' Bischoff Reservoir Division season.
As always, we will again do our best to avoid scheduling our events so that they avoid any overlap of other trails our anglers also take part in.
To do this, we would ask for your, our members, cooperation. Please text or email Chip Ayers with any trails/tournament(s) information which you may also be competing in, and as stated above we will promise to attempt to avoid any conflict as best as possible.
Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
August 29, 2021
Photos posted from our last event!
August 21, 2021
What a way to end a season!!! While many area fishermen had been lamenting the fishing at Bischoff Reservoir, the USA Bassin IN-04 Division anglers must not have been listening.
Bischoff Reservoir showed out the last regular season event of the 2021 USA Bassin IN-04 Division, with the winning bag totaling 18.55 lbs! This bag also contained the tournament's big bass, a 7.32 lb. giant by any fishery's standards. Congratulations to the tournament's winners, Rick Lewis and Adam Hullenmeyer, for doing what veteran tournament anglers do.. putting their heads down and catching big bass. Their limit bag included another bass over 6 pounds as well and they reported they culled several times through the day, enabling the team to take home the beautiful plaques sponsored by The Rusty Buck in Versailles, IN.
Second place was taken by Jeff Litchfield with two bass weighing 9.14 lbs. Both of Jeff's quality bass were caught on his own company's, Litchfield Lures, custom jig and trailer. A big thank you to Jeff for also sponsoring our tournament door prizes with some more his awesome line of soft plastic lures.
With this being the final event of the 2021 USA Bassin season, we also crowned our Bischoff Reservoir Division Points Champion. Congratulations to Jack Wicker and Linda Bridgeman! The pair proved that consistency will win every time as they were the only team to weigh in keeper fish at every event this year.
We would be remiss if we did not thank each and every one of our great teams for taking part in the Bischoff Reservoir Division! Plans are already in the works to make 2022 even bigger and better!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
August 4, 2021
With just one event remaining in the 2021 Bischoff Reservoir Division, the Divisional Championship is anything but over. While the team of Jack Wicker and Linda Bridgeman hold the lead, with as challenging as Bischoff Reservoir has been fishing, that lead could quickly change. More than one team are waiting in the wings for Jack and Linda to bobble. Will it happen or will Jack and Linda remain on top?... We will find out at our next tournament on August 21st!
Make plans now to join us for our next event.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
July 24, 2021
The results for the July 24th event are posted!!
July 18, 2021
While the rains have thrown many other divisions for a loop with unfishable waters, Bischoff Reservoir is setting up to fish really good for our upcoming tournament. Don't let the blown out conditions of other fisheries keep you home.
Between the grassbeds, now stained water, and deeper structure.. there's something that caters to every fisherman's strength.
Join us on July 24th for our next tournament!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
June 12, 2021
The results from the June 12th, 2021 tournament are posted!
June 7, 2021
Our next tournament will be this coming Saturday, June 12th!
Takeoff will be at 6:00 AM. Please have your boat launched and prepared for the pre-tournament meeting which will begin at 5:30 AM. Livewell check will be conducted at takeoff as we have done in the past.
Check-in will be at 2:00 PM. This means checked in, not idling toward the dock. Be sure the check-in official acknowledges you so that you are not deemed late.
A big thanks go out to Charlie Owens and all the great folks at The Rusty Buck in Versailles, IN for sponsoring this month's awards. Also a big thank you goes out to our own Jeff Litchfield for donating some awesome looking soft plastics from his company as a door prize!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this week. The word is the grass is starting to top out!
Until Saturday, tight lines and..
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
05/15/2021
May 8th, 2021, saw 25 boats take to Bischoff Reservoir for the second tournament of the IN-04 Division season. Despite a May FROST WARNING issued for the early part of the day, our teams couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day of the water. The only issue was the effect the cold snap had on Bischoff Reservoir's bass. But Bischoff again produced what it is known best for.. BIG BASS. The winning team of Nick Lorum and Tyler Allen's bag included the day's big bass, a 4.59 lb. lunker! The second place team of Chuck Sieg and Paul Bruns brought a 4.26 lb. bass to secure their finish.
Most teams reported catching great numbers of fish, but the elusive keeper-size bass seemed to have the proverbial lock-jaw. A vast majority of our teams reported that sof plastics were responsible for the majority of their catches.
For their effort, winners Lorum and Allen not only took home a great payout but also the beautiful plaques sponsored by Ron Swinney at Swinney Tractor and Mower Sales and Service in Versailles, IN. Thanks, Ron!
Congratulations everyone!
Be sure to follow the Bischoff Reservoir USA Bassin IN-04 Facebook page for up to the minute information.
God Bless,
Chip & LIsa Ayers
05/09/2021
The results for the May 8th tournament are posted as well as the standing to date!
Stay tuned for a detailed report on the day's events.
05/07/2021
Our next event is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday), May 8th! We will be fishing from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We would like for everyone to have their boats launched by 6:00 AM at which time we will hold our "on the water" pre-tournament meeting. As a reminder, no tournament entries will be taken once the meeting begins, SO DON'T BE LATE!!!
Big thanks to Ron Swinney, owner of Swinney Tractor and Mower Sales and Service in Versailles, IN for sponsoring this month's plaques. Some lucky team will take these awards home for winning as well as a big bass trophey.
See everyone, Saturday, May 8th!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
04/21/2021
Wow, what a rainy day for a tournament! The weatherman definitely missed the mark on the day's forecast as a slight chance of a stray shower turned into a steady rain which lasted the entire tournament. But the dreary weather didn't keep 26 teams from taking part in the first tournament of the 2021 USA Bassin Bischoff Reservoir Division season. Based upon the turnout, five teams managed to earn a check at the day's event.
The brother team of Tim and Kyle Findley only brought two bass to the scales but when those two fish total 11.16 pounds and include the 6.39 lb. Big Bass of the day, it makes for a good day. Well done, gentlemen!
Second place was captured by Ron and Stacy Tuley with a 4.38 bass while third place went to Jack Wicker and Linda Bridgeman for their lone 2.67 keeper. The teams of Robert and Pat Summerlot along with Wayne Egbert and Evan Fette rounded out our top five. Congratulations to all our winners!
A big thank you goes out to our own Elijah Buchanan, owner of Roofing Monkeys, LLC for sponsoring the beautiful trophies for this month's event. Thank you Eli!
While the tough fishing that the anglers faced made for a challenging tournament, it also ensured that no team is out of the running for the divisional champions. We hope to see everyone again at our next tournament on May 8th!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
04/17/2021
Results are posted. Stay tuned for a detailed report!
04/16/2021
Less than 24 hours away from the start of the 2021 Bischoff Reservoir 2021 USA Bassin season..
Important information for tournament day:
1. Please arrive early, we are expecting a large turnout so parking may be at a premium.
2. Teams should allow enough time be registered/entered in the event and their boat launched before the 6:30 on-the-water meeting.
3. Please remember to utilize the appropriate social distancing techniques as the situation dictates.
4. DON'T BE LATE for the 6:30 AM on-the-water pretournament meeting. Rules and proceedures will be outlined for the day's event at that time.
If your team has not obtained their 2021 membership, you may either do so online at USABassin.com or see the division tournament director the morning of the event.
We hope to see everyone tomorrow!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 5, 2021,
The trophies are ordered and, by all reports, the fishing is really heating up at Bischoff Reservoir! Make plans now to take part in the first event on April 17, 2021.
We would like to thank our own Elijah Buchannon, owner of Roofing Monkeys of Batesville, IN for sponsoring this month's plaques. Thank you, Eli!
For those who haven't obtained their 2021 USA Bassin memberships, please follow the options detailed below. See everyone on the 17th!
We hope everyone had a blessed Easter weekend.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
Options to obtain your 2021 memberships:
1. The most convenient (and easiest) option is to go to this website and complete this online. Please allow least ONE WEEK prior to your first tournament you plan fish. Retain your purchase/email confirmation paperwork until you receive your 2021 membership card. There is a slight service charge for this option. Questions and assistance can be obtained by contacting the main office at (812) 276-8043.
2. Mail the completed registration form along with payment to the main office at USA Bassin, P.O. Box 1126, Bedford, IN 47421. Please allow at least TWO WEEKS prior your first tournament. Questions and assistance can be obtained by contacting the main office at (812) 276-8043.
3. Personally contact either Chip or Lisa Ayers via cellular telephone or text. Arrangements can be made to register teams prior to the first tournament. This should be done at least ONE WEEK prior to the morning of the first tournament.
***Teams must have either 2021 cards or proof of registration/payment prior to entering the first event***
Please don't hesitate to contact either Chip or Lisa with any questions.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
GUIDELINES FOR USA BASSIN TOURNAMENTS-IN-04 (Bischoff Reservoir)
1) If anyone is sick or showing flu-like symptoms of any kind, DO NOT COME or PLAN TO PARTICIPATE.
2) If you believe you have been exposed in the previous fourteen (14) days, we must demand that you stay at home. Should you believe you have been exposed to Covid-19 in any way whatsoever, please do not plan to take part in this event.
3) All anglers shall maintain safe distances at all times: CDC recommendation is at least six (6) feet. Do not congregate or otherwise gather in groups at any time. Cover your mouth should you cough and/or sneeze. The utilization of facial masks and gloves is encouraged.
4) Following pre-tournament registration, please pull away from the dock area and remain in your boat, we will conduct live-well checks from the water. We ask that teams please maintain social distancing guidelines while parking in the gravel lot and/or the overflow parking area. In addition, we ask that only one team member come to registration. Please have the correct cash amount for registration. Teams will be assigned their starting boat number upon registration. Please plan to provide a telephone number at the time of registration capable of receiving calls and text messages.
5) The pre-tournament meeting will be held from the water. Please utilize appropriate spacing of boats while staging from the back of the launch cove to the front of the cove near the no wake buoy.
6) Only ONE (1) member of each team shall bring fish to weigh at a time. Weigh in bags will not be provided, anglers should plan to bring their own. Do not establish a close line and no more than 2 individuals shall be in line at any given time. Anglers shall maintain AT LEAST six (6) feet between one another while in the weigh in line.
7) Once teams have weighed their catch in, please leave the weigh-in area.
8) The top finishing teams will be contacted via text and/or telephone call immediately following weigh-in, where they will advise how they wish to receive their prize, either by mailed check or delivered, utilizing social distancing as required.
9)We would ask all teams planning on taking part in the division to please obtain their 2021 USA Bassin memberships on line or by contacting the Bedford office as soon as possible.
**Failure to abide by these requirements could result in penalization up to and including disqualification from this and future events
February 10, 2021
Greetings everyone!
My wife, Lisa, and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as your 2021 Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 tournament directors. We are looking forward to continuing to provide great tournaments at Bischoff Reservoir, an awesome big-bass lake! In addition to our role as directors of the annual fall USA Bassin' Bischoff Reservoir Open, we also direct the IN-47 Lake Santee Division. In addition, this year we will be assuming the director role for the USA Bassin' Brookville Reservoir Regional in October of 2021.
You will find the 2021 Bischoff Spring Division/IN-04 schedule posted on this page with the official starting times. We will post additional information concerning the upcoming season as the events get closer, so please continue to follow the page for updates.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions concerning this division!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
