The largest locally-run bass tournament of the year on Lake Oroville is the annual "Lake Oroville Open Spring Spectacular". This year's event will take place at the Spillway Launch on April 16. Entry fee is $80 per two person team, and includes a Bar-B-Que dinner and big fish option. Payback is 20 places or one in five, with three places for Big Fish. Live well checks will be required, the slot waiver is in effect, and the lake is open to pre-fish.

Entry forms are available at local tackle shops, or by calling 872-0407. Late sign-ups will be taken starting at 3:30 AM on tournament day, with blast-off at safe light. Blast off will be in order of sign-up. The event is conducted by the Chico Bass Club. Funds raised go toward the club's activities, including the Lake Oroville Florida-strain Bass Stocking Project, Chico's "Hooked on Fishing" kid's event, Gridley's Kid's Fishing Day, and fishing line recycling projects at Horseshoe Lake and Paradise Lake.