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Current leader
490 PTS
Corey Jeffers
Official Fishing Chaos series leader.
BANK • BOAT • KAYAK
BIG FISH.
BIG FISH.
BIG PAYOUTS.
Ohio catfish tournaments with professional events, serious competition, and a community that puts anglers first.
$2,000Added every event
$7,500AOY purse
$5,000Championship bonus
Top 15Championship field
858Total fish submitted
$26,300Total money paid out
CHASE THE TITLE
Official standings
Angler of the Year
Every finish matters. Here’s how the front of the 2026 race stacks up.
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Verified against the official Fishing Chaos series on July 13, 2026. Fishing Chaos remains the live source of record. Open live standings ↗
2026 SEASON
Tournament schedule
Eleven events. One season-long race. Bank, boat, and kayak formats across Ohio.
7 of 11 events
FAN-POWERED MATCHUPThe 1v1
The 1v1
Challenge
Fans choose two anglers for a head-to-head fish-off. The winner takes the trophy and $100; fans who correctly pick the winner enter a prize drawing.
- 1Vote for an angler
- 2The top two fish off
- 3Predict the winner
Facebook comment tally0 votes
One clear vote per commenter. Ambiguous or blank comments are excluded. Totals refresh every 20 minutes. View the official voting post ↗
THE COMPETITORS
Katyakers roster
Four featured AOY leaders and all 68 official Fishing Chaos club members.
Roster verified against Fishing Chaos on July 13, 2026. View the official member roster ↗
TRAIL RECORDS
Built to be remembered.
Matt Stewart · Hoover
Corey Jeffers
Austin Harding · Caesar Creek
FROM THE TRAIL
Latest from the water
Deer CreekRain tested every angler
Tournament recap
A rain-soaked battle delivers a memorable Deer Creek finish
The trail’s first season continued with grit, strong payouts, and a field that kept competing through the weather.
Seneca LakeJuly 25
1v1 ChallengeFan vote
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