Royal Palm Bassmasters Hold Fishing Tournament On Lake Okeechobee

Randy King

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on May 16 on Lake Okeechobee out of the J&S Boat Ramp.

First place was won by Randy King with five fish weighing 25.10 pounds. Second place was awarded to the team of Russ Clothier and Phil Northrop with five fish weighing 20.46 pounds. The team of Taylor Renney and Joe Stowell took third place with five fish weighing 19.75 pounds. The big fish of the tournament was 7.52 pounds, caught by Randy King.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new teams. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing. For more info., e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com, find them on Facebook @Royal Palm Bassmasters or call (561) 644-6269.