Sign up now for the 3rd annual Jayden McKinney Memorial Bass Tournament happening March 29 at Lake Granbury.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

“With every bass you hook, think of Jayden Kahne McKinney.”

The third annual bass fishing tournament honoring Jayden McKinney is set to take place on Sunday, March 29, at the Rough Creek ramp at Lake Granbury.

The cost to enter is $100 per boat (three people allowed to fish per boat).

There is a five-fish limit and guaranteed payouts for first through third places.

Registration will begin at 5 a.m.; lines in at 6.

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Jayden McKinney Memorial Foundation, which honors Jayden’s legacy of kindness by helping others.

Click here to register.

Jayden’s mom Kristi McKinney told Beneath the Surface News that in 2025, the foundation awarded $20,000 in scholarships to Stephenville High School graduating seniors.

“Jayden’s love for fishing started at a young age and he dreamed of tournament fishing in high school and college,” she said.

“Although his dreams were cut short after only one season, keeping this tournament in his honor means so much to the people who love him.”

You can get involved by donating raffle and auction items or making a monetary donation.

There are also a variety of sponsorship levels available:

Platinum ($3,000) – Includes large logo on a banner, logo on flyers, payout checks, all tournament documentation and social media recognition as well as two boat entries.

Gold Sponsor ($2,00) – Includes medium size logo on banners, payout checks, all tournament documentation and social media recognition and one boat entry.

Silver sponsor ($1,000) – Includes small logo on banners, flyers and social media recognition.

Bronze sponsor ($500) – Includes social media recognition. 

For more information and to register, contact tournament director Levi Hutchison at 254-485-1781 or Kristi McKinney at 254-592-1242.