Lake Santee / Division IN-47
November 17, 2020
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE IN-47 LAKE SANTEE DIVISION
Lake Santee is a private lake managed by a home owners association, the Lake Santee Property Owner’s Association. That being said, all rules and bylaws enacted by the homeowner’s association must take precedence, first and foremost. We have received several inquiries concerning eligibility to take part in our tournaments. According to the by-laws, only boats registered to property owners who are members in good standing of the association are permitted access to the lake. In addition, one member of the tournament team must be an association member or immediate family member (spouse, child, etc.). This rule, unfortunately, does sometimes exclude participation by teams who don’t meet those requirements.
With all that being said, THERE ARE NUMEROUS LOTS FOR SALE at Lake Santee! These lots can be purchased for very reasonable prices and, in doing so, allows the owner(s), which can be up to FOUR (4) individuals per lot, full access to the lake and all included privileges. Interested parties may contact the Lake Santee Property Owners Association office six days a week to learn more about the property and obtain lists of lots for sale and local real estate agents contact information.
If you are interested in becoming a part of one of the Midwest’s best bass fishing lakes, take a few minutes and research Lake Santee. As tournament directors, our goal is to include as many anglers in our events, not exclude them. However, we must abide by the association’s bylaws to do so.
Thank you to everyone for their understanding in this matter.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
October 23, 2020
We have posted a TENTATIVE 2021 schedule for the Lake Santee Division-47. Updates to follow.
Have a great fall, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and safe New Year!
God Bless, Lisa & Chip Ayers
August 20, 2020
On Sunday, August 16th, a beautiful sunrise greeted nine teams of fishermen as they each set out to try and win the third and final tournament of the abreviated 2020 season. With an approaching front, fishing turned out to be a bit more difficult than in the days leading up to the event. However, as always, someone will figure it out and, on this day, it was the team of Rob Merriman and T.J. Edwards. The pair brought five bass to the scales weighing 18.24 pounds. Their catch included the biggest bass of the year to date, a 5.90 giant.
The team of Chuck Sieg and Paul Bruns finished second with 9.07 lbs. while Matt and Scott Perkins rounded out the Top Three with their bag weighing 8.16 pounds. With their second-place finish, Chuck and Paul capped a great comeback to capture the USA Bassin’ Lake Santee Division Championship. With that achievement, the pair qualified to compete in the 2021 USA Bassin’ Lucas Oil Tournament of Champions which will award the winners $10,000.
In addition several of our teams who also took part in the USA Bassin’ option of our tournaments secured their opportunity to compete in end-of-the-season qualifying events, all with the goal to move on to the 2021 Ranger Boat Classic where the winners will take home a new Ranger Boat valued at over $70,000.
A very special thanks goes out to our very own Scott Perkins with Consolidated Grain and Barge Company who sponsored this month’s trophies. Thank you for your support, Scott!
We would also like to thank newly elected L.S.P.O.A. Board Member Gina Julian for taking the time to come to our tournament weigh-in and visit with our anglers and others who had gathered (socially distant of course..) to watch the ceremony. Gina made herself available to listen to the concerns of our fishermen and her dedication to her role as Director of Lake and Beaches and actually serving our community is quite refreshing.
Please remember to follow the example of our anglers and practice CATCH AND RELEASE on all of Lake Santee’s bass, and, whenever possible, please take time to take a child fishing. There is no better way to “socially distance” than family members sharing time enjoying our beautiful Lake Santee and witnessing all of God’s creations.
Until next time..
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
JULY 20, 2020
Ten teams took part in only the second bass tournament of the 2020 schedule. The weather, though extremely hot, was not as oppressive as other challenges the fishermen have obviously faced this season. Based upon the abnormally high temperatures, the decision was made to reduce the number of bass down to three from the normal five bass limit. This practice is done to reduce the stress upon the bass caught and ensure that our Lake Santee fishery remains a viable resource for years to come.
The reduced number of bass which anglers were able to weigh in at the end of the day did not affect the winners’ performance whatsoever. Scott and Matt Perkins took home the top honors with three largemouth bass totaling 16.05 pounds! WOW! Their bag included the day’s big bass, a 5.64 giant, but all three of their fish were over five pounds each. The winning catch was caught on soft plastic lures fished very slowly on the bottom. Finishing second was the team of Leroy and Dan McQueen. The pair dropped three bass on the scales totaling 7.71 pounds and reported catching their bass on jigs and soft plastic baits. Great job to all our teams.
For their efforts, the Perkins’ took home the first place and Big Bass trophies so graciously donated by Lake Santee’s own, Randy Ostendorf, owner of Café Coffee Services. Anyone seeking a great company needs to look no further than to Randy for all your java needs. Thank you, Randy!
Until next time, please make time to take a child fishing (in a socially distance manner if required of course..) and remember to PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE on all of Lake Santee’s bass.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
JUNE 13, 2020
Our first event for the 2020 Lake Santee Division is a GO! We will be following the COVID19 protocol set forth earlier in the season. Please be registered with your boat in the water NO LATER THAN 5:30AM!
Someone is going to take home the beautiful winners' plaques sponsored by L&W Roofing of Greensburg, IN... Will it be your team? We will find out Sunday! Good Luck to everyone!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
May 18, 2020
As many of you may be aware, we are again being forced to now cancel our tournament scheduled for May 31, 2020.
While the property beaches, basketball courts, and many other amenities will be opened and gatherings of up to 100 people will be permitted well prior to that date, Board President Shannon Veach Gibbs, speaking on behalf of the Lake Santee Board of Directors, has determined fishing tournaments pose a continued danger to the community and are hereby canceled until June 13, 2020.
Should members wish to express their displeasure with these developements, please contact the Lake Santee Property Owners' Association Office at (812) 527-2943 or President Gibbs at (317) 850-7616.
Should anyone wish to speak with me concerning these developments, please feel free to contact me.
God Bless,
Chip Ayers
May 9, 2020
Despite providing a detailed plan with guidelines outlining the conducting of the May 17th event in a safe manner, the Lake Santee Board Of Directors place unreasonable regulations on the manner the event would be conducted. By ordering that no more than 25 total people take part in this tournament, they would have required the tournament directors to potentially send anglers home who had arrived to take part in the tournament. Therefore, based upon these over-regulations, we have canceled the May 17th event until an alternate date can be determined.
We encourage all USA Bassin members to contact the Lake Santee Property Owners Association to voice their oppostion to the over regulation of the event. The contact number is (812)527-2943. Members may also contact the Board President, Shannon Veach Gibbs, at her personal cell phone (317)850-7616.
We regret this developement, however this was truly taken out of our control.
God Bless,
Chip Ayers
April 18, 2020
Based upon our governor's latest order, which is now scheduled to end on May 1, 2020, we anticipate starting the 2020 Lake Santee/IN-47 Division season on May 17, 2020. While this remains tenative and dependant upon developements as they are announced, we are looking forward to the start of the division events.
With that being said, we would ask all teams planning on taking part in the division to please obtain their 2020 USA Bassin memberships on line or by contating the Bedford office as soon as possible.
This will allow for registration to be conducted without delay while maintaining optimal social distancing techniques.
Thank you all in advance for your assistance and we look forward to seeing everyone!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
APRIL 11, 2020
***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE***
We have been contacted by the Lake Santee Property Owners Association Board of Directors President, Shannon Gibbs, concerning our request to reschedule our postponed April event for May 31, 2020.
While the board has tentatively agreed to allow our make-up event to be rescheduled for May 31st, we have been advised the event (as well as the May 17th tournament) will be directly affected by the status of travel restrictions in our state as well as any directives in place by the Governor's office or the Indiana Department of Health. Decisions will be made concerning each of these individual tournaments as the dates approach.
With this being said, boating and fishing at Lake Santee are still being permitted. We would implore our members who wish to continue to take part in these activities to do so responsibly while maintaining accepted social distancing recommendations.
As we look toward this most Holy of days, please continue to pray for our nation and it's leaders, from the local level to our President.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
APRIL 7, 2020
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** IMPORTANT UPDATE***
As everyone is aware, Covid-19 has affected our state like never before and our Lake Santee community is unfortunately no different. Based upon the extension of the statewide travel restrictions by the governor's office, the current essential travel only status of Decatur County, and the Lake Santee Property Owner's Association Board of Directors cancellation of all events at the lake until May 10, 2020, we are POSTPONING the Lake Santee/Division IN-47 tournament scheduled for April 19, 2020. The health and safety of our community and anglers is of utmost importance and we believe this to be the best course of action during this time.
We have been in contact with the L.S.P.O.A. Board and are attempting to secure an alternate date when this event will be rescheduled. We anticipate a date for the postponed event to be determined in the days to come.
Please take an minute and continue to pray for our nation, it's leaders, and those affected by Covid-19 during this time.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
MARCH 21,2020
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** ***IMPORTANT UPDATE***
As we look to the start of the 2020 USA Bassin Lake Santee Division IN-47 tournament season, we are faced with a difficult time. We are looking into options to make our first tournament(s) run safely and minimize any health hazards for us all. With that being said, to make things smoother & help with our “social distancing”, I am asking everyone who plans on fishing the USA Bassin Lake Santee Division IN-47 to register online using the website. We are still over a month away so there is plenty of time to do so. When you get your number from the USA Bassin office, please text it to us along with your team's names and we will record it to aid in registration. This will really help Lisa and I make things run smooth and safe for us all!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
March 16, 2020
As our USA Bassin' Lake Santee Division IN-47 2020 Bass Tournament season approaches, our nation is now faced with a new and ever changing challenge. With that being said, at this time, we continue to look forward to conducting our first tournament on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Should circumstances dictate that a postponement/rescheduling be in the best interest of our anglers, we will make that announcement immediately. Until that time, our events will be held as scheduled.
On that note, please take time out of your daily activities to say a prayer for our nation as we face this challenge together.
Thank you and stay safe.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
March 14, 2020
We have received several inquiries from teams interested in obtaining their 2020 membership cards. The following are three options for those wishing to obtain their 2020 memberships.
Options to obtain your 2020 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 the first tournament. Retain your purchase/email confirmation paperwork until you receive your 2020 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 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 prior to the morning of the first tournament.
***Teams must have either 2020 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
February 22, 2020
We have received the 2020 USA Bassin' membership cards! Any teams wishing to register early and obtain their membership cards may contact Chip or Lisa and we will make the necessary arrangements to get you registered. Please consider either registering prior to the event with us or utilizing the on-line option as this makes the actual tournament registration much smoother on the day of the events. Thank you in advance!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
January 23, 2020
Breaking news! We are excited to announce that Steve Wills, owner of Fishin' Tales Bait and Tackle in Sunman, IN has stepped up to support our anglers! Starting in 2020, any Lake Santee IN-47 or Bischoff Reservoir IN-04 angler who takes part in either division will receive 10% off any purchase at his store! Fishin Tales Bait and Tackle is located at 12077 N. Spades Road Sunman, IN 47041, just minutes from Bischoff Reservoir and a very short trip from Lake Santee. Steve can be reached at (812) 621-8390. Support the businesses that support the fishermen! Thank you Steve!!!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
January 21, 2020
With the New Year brings the new season for the 2020 USA Bassin Lake Santee/Division IN-47. The 2020 schedule was approved by the board at the December meeting, so all systems are go!
Also, we have received the 2020 USA Bassin membership cards. Anyone wishing to register early (PLEASE!) and beat the rush on the morning of the first event may contact Lisa or Chip and we will get this done.
As always, God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
November 25, 2020
We have posted a TENTATIVE 2020 schedule for the Lake Santee Division-47. This schedule is pending approval by the L.S.P.O.A. Board. Updates to follow.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and safe New Year!
God Bless, Lisa & Chip Ayers
August 22, 2019
On August 11th, 2019, nine teams took part in the fifth tournament of the season at beautiful Lake Santee. This event was met with perfect weather conditions and was also the final tournament of the U.S.A. Bassin’ Lake Santee IN-47 Division for the 2019 season.
With a five bass limit weighing 18-0.2 lbs., Matt and Scott Perkins took top honors for both events. Their bag also included the tournament’s big bass, a 5-6.2 giant! With this win, the father and son duo clinched the U.S.A. Bassin’ points title for the season, winning an entry into the April 2020 Lucas Oil Tournament of Champions at Lake Chickamauga in eastern Tennessee. The first-place award in that event alone is $10,000! Congratulations Matt and Scott!
Second place was captured by the team of Paul Bruns and Chuck Sieg with another five bass Lake Santee limit weighing 12-1.6 lbs. The team of Tim and Carson Tennell (with Tim’s beautiful wife Lori acting as a stand-in!!) held on with three bass weighing 7-14.4 lbs. for a third-place finish. Tim and Lori own Tennell Farms in Flatrock, Indiana and were gracious enough to sponsor this month’s winners’ plaques. Thank you, Tim and Lori!
As stated above, several of our teams took part in the U.S.A. Bassin’ portion of our events, and, as such, have successfully qualified for the numerous upcoming regional events in an effort to qualify for the prestigious U.S.A. Bassin’ Ranger Classic, to be held at Lake Chickamauga TN in May of 2020. Good luck to all of our teams advancing on to those tournaments!
As everyone can see, it really pays off to take part in the USA Bassin' Lake Santee IN-47 Bass Tournaments. Until next time, please make time to take a child fishing and remember, PLEASE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE ON ALL OF LAKE SANTEE’S BASS.
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
August 11, 2019
Results are posted! Report will be posted soon,
August 9, 2019
Just received the plaques for this weekend's tournament.. They look great!! A huge thank you goes out to Tim, Lori, Carson, and Cole Tennell with Tennell Farms in Flat Rock Indiana for sponsoring this month's trophies! Hope to see everyone this coming Sunday, August 11th. We will be fishing 6:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
July 31, 2019
The fourth USA Bassin' IN-47 Lake Santee Division tournament of the 2019 season was held on July 14th and Mother Nature made sure summer was in full effect for the ten teams who took part. The days leading up to the event had been scorchers to say the least. With high temperatures reaching the 90’s and water temperatures increasing proportionately, a decision was made to lower the normal five bass tournament limit to three bass for this event. This is an action that has been highly recommended by Aquatic Control and accepted by our anglers as a way to minimize stress under these conditions upon the bass which are caught, held for weigh in, and later released alive back into Lake Santee, thus helping ensure the fishery continues to thrive.
But, please don’t think that Lake Santee would ever disappoint our teams with the lowered limit of fish…First place went to the brother team of Leroy and Dan McQueen with three bass weighing 12.25 lbs. Their catch included the days big bass, a beautiful 4.50 lb. beauty! However, not to be out done, Don and Bonnie Mohr also brought in a bass of the exact same weight to force a tie for the big bass award! WOW! The father and son team of Matt and Scott Perkins nailed down second place with three bass weighing in at 10.69 lbs. Great job to all of our fishermen (and ladies!) on a hot, hot day!
This month’s plaques were sponsored by Ronda Peetz with Tree City Properties, Inc. and were donated in memory of Lake Santee’s own Jason Ricke. Jason took part in many of our events over the years and is still missed by many...
Until next time, remember, please practice CATCH AND RELEASE on all of Lake Santee’s bass and take time to take a child fishing!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
July 14, 2019
Results are posted on the page.
Report will follow.
***Three fish limit due to heat/water temperatures***
July 12, 2019
Our fourth USA Bassin' IN-47 Lake Santee bass tournament of the 2019 season will be this coming Sunday, July 14th from 6:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The fishing has been very good we hear!! 😉
Please have your boats in the water and at the main beach shelterhouse no later than 5:30 AM. The weather looks good, if not a little warm, so remember to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated!! See everyone then!!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa
July 1, 2019
On Sunday, June 23rd, ten teams took part in the third USA Bassin' IN-47 tournament of the 2019 season at beautiful Lake Santee. With the weather finally starting to become a bit more normal, so did the fishing... which is to say, for Lake Santee, it was great! Over 30 bass were brought to the scales that day and the weights registered by the anglers were impressive.
The team of Sheldon Roberts (with stand-in Mike Griffith) and Joe Ford took first place with five great bass which weighed 17.56 lbs. which included that event’s big bass, a 5.65 lb. giant. The father-son team of Tim and Carson Tennell finished in second with 14.56 lbs. Great job to all our teams for an awesome performance!
Our plaques this month were sponsored by Brian Wenning, owner of Brian Wenning Upholstery. If you are in the market for a new slip canopy or boat cover, or need marine upholstery done of any type, contact Brian. His work is second to none. Thank you, Brian.
Until next time, remember, take a child fishing and please practice CATCH AND RELEASE on all of beautiful Lake Santee’s bass!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
June 23, 2019
The results are now posted. A full report will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
June 21, 2019
The plaques are ready to go home with the June winners!!! Thank you Brian Wenning Upholstery in Greensburg, IN for your support, they look great! Brian does some fantastic upholstery and tarps for all your boat's needs!!
The lake looks remarkedly good, despite all the rain we have had this spring..
Make plans for this Sunday, June 23rd 6AM-12PM.. See you there!
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
May 24, 2019
Ten teams took part in our second Lake Santee/IN-47 Division event of the 2019 season on May 19th despite a forecast of showers and thunderstorms accompanied by wind gusts of over 20 MPH. But our diehard anglers don’t let a little foul weather keep them away!
First place was nailed down by Ronnie and Stacey Tuley with five keepers weighing 15.08 lbs. Congratulations to Ronnie and Stacey! Second Place place went to Tim and Carson Tennell with 3 bass which weighed 10.65 lbs. Tim and Carson also had the big bass of the day with a 4.81 lb. beauty. Excellent job to all our winners and everyone who took part.
This month’s trophies were sponsored by Decatur County’s own Celina Raver at Revolution Salon in Greensburg, IN. Thank you, Celina, for your continued support of USA Bassin' and the Lake Santee community!
Thank you as well to all of our anglers, L.S.P.O.A. board members and staff, and the Lake Santee community overall for the support that our events receive! Until next time, remember... take a child fishing and PLEASE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE on all of Lake Santee’s bass!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
May 19, 2019
The results are now posted. A report will be posted soon!
May 17, 2019
Our second bass tournament of the 2019 season will be held this coming Sunday, May 19th, from 6:30 AM until 12:30 PM. We are aware and again monitoring the weather forecast and are hopeful that the event will not be negatively affected. At this time, the storm prediction center(s) are indicating that our area will have scattered showers for a good portion of the day with strong to severe weather later in the evening. We are prepared to extend the hours of the event as late as 1:30 PM should we be forced to delay our start, however we will NOT extend the tournament hours past that one extra hour. This will allow all of our members sufficient time to return home before any expected arrival of severe weather. Please make arrangements as necessary. Thank you in advance for everyone's understanding!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa
May 13, 2019
What a difference a few weeks can make!!! Based upon the severe weather predicted for the day, the Lake Santee/Division IN-47 scheduled for April 14th, 2019 was rescheduled for May 5th. It was a good thing it was, as several county properties received extensive damage from the day’s storms and a funnel cloud was reported over the central and northern portion of Decatur County as well! As much as everyone loves to enjoy the beautiful lake, no one’s life is worth trying to catch a few little green fish!!
Fortunately for all, May 5th, brought beautiful weather and a great day to be on the water. Twelve teams took part in the tournament. First place was the father and son team, Matt and Scott Perkins, who’s two bass total weighed 6 lbs. 8.8 oz. Second place was captured by the brother team of Eric and Pat Richter with 5 lb.11.8 oz. Ten of our teams are made up of family members.. How is that for a real family-fun event!!
The trophies for this event were sponsored by Ronda Peetz at Tree City Properties... Thank you, Ronda, for all you do for the fishermen and our community overall!
We have a great group of angling friends who join us each month to take part in the Lake Santee USA Bassin' Tournaments. Come join us and be part of the fun, or just take time to come to a weigh in after the tournaments to see all that fishing has to offer at beautiful Lake Santee!
Until next time… Take a child fishing and practice CATCH & RELEASE on all of Lake Santee’s Bass!
God bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
May 5, 2019
The results are now posted. A report will be posted soon!
May 1, 2019
As a reminder to all our teams.. Our first event of the 2019 season will be held this coming Sunday, May 5th from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This is the make-up event for the April event which was postponed due to the severe weather outbreak. The forecast calls for sunny and 67! Can't beat that forecast! Make plans to attend!!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
**UPDATE**UPDATE**UPDATE**
April 16, 2019
After much consideration and communication between our members, we have determined that the make-up date for the postponed April event will be MAY 5, 2019. While we regret that we were forced to do so, we continue to believe this postponement was in the best interest of everyone involved based upon the projected weather forecast for the area. It should be noted that, in fact, a funnel cloud was observed in the area and several properties received extensive damage from the violent storms just a few miles from Lake Santee that early afternoon.
As always, we will be meeting at the main beach shelter house for the pretournament meeting and boat draw. Our tournament hours will remain the same as scheduled.
We regret any inconvenience this postponement may have caused, but, as stated previously, our members' safety is our top concern. Thank you for your understanding!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 13, 2019
As many of you are aware, we are faced with a nasty outlook concerning the severe weather forecast for overnight and tomorrow. After taking this into consideration, we feel it is in the best interest to postpone the first Lake Santee tournament scheduled for tomorrow, April 14th. Everyone’s safety is our utmost concern and large hail, high winds, dangerous lightning, and severe storms can’t be taken lightly. We are working at determining a makeup date to be held in the next few weeks. Stay tuned to our Facebook page, USA Bassin' page, and text messages for more information. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, however everyone’s safety is our biggest concern. Thank you for your understanding..
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 13, 2019
We have received several calls as to whether we will be fishing our first tournament of 2019 on April 14th due to the potential severe/inclement weather. Our anglers' safety is our utmost priority. With that being said, at this time, the event will still be held from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM as scheduled. HOWEVER, WE WILL BE MONITORING THE SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK VERY CLOSE!! We will strive to make a determination as soon as early Saturday afternoon as to whether we would be forced to postpone the event.
April 4, 2019
The plaques have been ordered. A big thank you goes to Ronda Peetz and all the great folks at Tree City Properties for sponsoring our April trophies!
Our first USA Bassin' Lake Santee Division 47 2019 tournament will be held April 14th from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM! Don't miss out on the fun!!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
March 26, 2019
In just three short weeks, we will kick off the 2019 Lake Santee US Bassin Division IN-47 tournament season! Spring is upon us so make plans to take part in all the fun. If you haven't registered as a USA Bassin' team, but are planning to take part in the events, please get with us as soon as possible so we can get that completed before April 14th!
Thank you and see everyone soon!!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
P.S.- The word is the bass are really starting to bite at Lake Santee!
February 25, 2019
Well, March is almost here and with that brings the start of the 2019 USA Bassin' season here in the Hoosier State! Now is also the time to start thinking about getting your team registered to take part in the the USA BAssin' trail, including the Lake Santee IN-47 Division. As many have done in the past, please contact Chip or Lisa about getting this completed. Spring fishing is just around the corner!..
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
January 7, 2019
The 2019 Lake Santee USA Bassin IN-47 schedule has been approved by the board and is now set. We are looking forward to another phenominal season at beautiful Lake Santee.
Please follow the Lake Santee USA Bassin IN-47 for up to date information through out the year.
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
December 5, 2019
The 2019 Lake Santee USA Bassin IN-47 schedule has been determined.. Tentatively!! We have taken into consideration the NUMEROUS other trails some of our members compete in and attempted to chose dates which least conflict in the upcoming 2019 season.
This schedule is tentative as the dates must first be approved by the Board of Directors as mandated by Lake Santee Property Owners' Association rules. Should any changes be necessary in the upcoming weeks, we will post those changes immediately.
Until next time,
God Bless,
Chip & LIsa Ayers
November 23, 2019
It's getting to be that time of year... we have started looking at dates for the 2019 Lake Santee USA Bassin' IN-47 schedule! If any of our members are considering fishing additional trails, please let us know by either a phone call, text, or email which trails you are interested in taking part. As always, we will attempt to make this year's schedule as non-conflicting as possible for our members.
We hope to have our 2019 dates selected by mid-December to present to the Lake Santee Property Owners' Board for approval at the January meeting.
Thank you all,
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
September 12, 2018
Good luck to all the Lake Santee IN-47 Division teams who are taking part in the upcoming USA Bassin' Regional at Lake Monroe! Tight lines and have a safe day!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
August 13, 2018
What a way to wrap up a great season at Lake Santee for the 2018 U.S.A. Bassin' IN-47 Division! Matt and Scott Perkins capped off a great year with a tournament win on Sunday, August 12th, locking up their place as Division Champions for the season.
The father and son team proved that consistency always comes out on top as their season included a win and two second-place finishes, along with two third-place finishes. Their catch for this tournament was three bass which totaled 8.35 pounds. As evidenced by the lower than normal weights, Philip and Dustin Miller took the second place spot in the tough event with two bass which totaled 6.40 lbs. Craig Duncan and Kyle Hohenberger only had one fish to bring to the scales, but made the most of it with a 4.28 lb. big bass of the day.
We would like to thank all of our teams for a great season, both on and off the water. A lot of great folks make up the IN-47 Lake Santee Division, and we are truly blessed by everyone's friendship. We would also like to wish the best of luck to all of our teams who will now be looking toward the upcoming 2018 Regional Tournaments, with hopes of qualifying for the 2019 Ranger Classic at Kentucky Lake. Good Luck to ALL!!!
A special thanks goes out to Bryant's Bar and Grill Restaurant for sponsoring this month's winning plaques. Bryant's B&G is located near the entrance of Lake Santee and serves great food, making it a regular stop for most of our teams after a wonderful day of fishing at the lake.
Until next time, tight lines and...
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
JULY 23, 2018
The fourth bass tournament of the 2018 season was held at Lake Santee on July 22. The nine teams who took part were met by rain at the take-off but that transitioned to a beautiful summer day by the time the weigh in rolled around at noon. The previous day’s storms apparently affected the fishing, however, as only one team managed to bring a five bass limit to the scales. The father and son team of Tim and Carson Tennell’s five keepers weighed 14.21 pounds, allowing them to walk away with the win. Second place was captured by Phil and Dustin Miller with four bass which totaled 12.22 lbs., while third place was taken by Scott and Matt Perkins with three bass which weighed 11.84 pounds. The Perkins’ bag also included the day’s big bass, a 5.14 lb. beauty. In total, four bass over four pounds were weighed in by our anglers for the event.
After this month's event, the overall division race has really tightened up. The points leader title is definately up for grabs at the August (and final) event!
We would like to thank Celina Raver, owner of Revolution Salon, in Greensburg, Indiana for sponsoring this month’s plaques. Be sure to see Celina and all the great folks at Revolutions for all your summer and back-to-school beauty needs! Thank you, Celina!!!
As everyone can see, even under relatively poor fishing conditions, Lake Santee continues to exhibit quality bass fishing. This is due in no small part to our anglers’ sense of conservation along with great management practices utilized by the L.S.P.O.A. under the guidance of Aquatic Control. Everyone can help do their part by following the examples of our tournament fishermen and women… Please PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE on Lake Santee’s bass. By doing so, we will all ensure that our beautiful fishery continues for years to come.
Our fifth tournament of the 2018 season will be held on August 12, 2018 from 6:30 until 12:30 PM.
Until next time…
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
JULY 23, 2018
The July Tournament results are posted. A detailed report will be posted in the coming days!
JUNE 25, 2018
Many of our teams have accumulated the required 250 points to register for upcoming 2018 U.S.A. Bassin' Regionals scheduled for later this fall. Remember that your starting position is determined by the team's registration date into the event. Early entry equals earlier boat number!!! Register now!
Until next time, tight lines!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
JUNE 11, 2018
On Sunday, June 10th, 2018, thirteen teams of Division-47 Lake Santee anglers took part in the third event of the 2018 season at our beautiful lake. The fisher-men, and women, were greeted with beautiful sunrise and warm morning temperatures as they took to the water to see who would bring home the trophies and prizes. The team of Rob Merriman and T.J. Edwards outpaced everyone with a five bass limit weighing 18.29 pounds to take top honors. Matt and Scott Perkins continued their winning ways, finishing a strong second with 17.64 lbs. John and Brad Wilson caught the tournament’s big bass for the second time this season with a 5.76 trophy largemouth bass. Great job to all our teams as 50 keeper bass were caught during the event. Each bass was carefully weighed in and released alive back into Lake Santee to be caught again and again in the future.
This month’s trophies were sponsored by the lake’s own Ronda Peetz and all the great people at Tree City Properties in Greensburg, IN. If anyone is interested in owning property at beautiful Lake Santee and experiencing the fantastic bass fishing, please consider Ronda and the Tree City Properties folks for all your real estate needs. Thank you, Ronda, for your generosity!
Help us ensure that our lake continues to provide phenomenal fishing for everyone, please follow the bass tournament anglers’ lead and practice catch and release on all of Lake Santee’s bass.
Until next time, Tight Lines and…
God Bless,
Chip and Lisa Ayers
June 11, 2018
***June 10th results are posted. A tournament summary will be posted soon!
June 6, 2018
We are just a few short days away from our third event of the 2018 season for the Lake Santee IN-47 Division. We have received this month's plaques from the engraver and they look great. Many thanks to owner Ronda Peetz and all the great folks at Tree City Properties in Greensburg, IN for sponsoring the event's tropies!
We will be starting at 6:00 AM for this event, so please have your boat in the water and be present at the shelterhouse by 5:30 AM for the pre-tournament meeting. Remember that life jackets must be worn any time the combustion engine is in use. Safety First!
See everyone on Sunday, June 10, 2018!
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
May 23, 2018
What a difference a few weeks makes at Lake Santee! While the April event was challenging due to the weather to say the least, Mother Nature has apparently decided to just skip Spring all together this year and get right into Summer… But hey, that’s Hoosier weather!!! Sunday, May 20, was a beautiful day with temperatures in the mid 80’s, though some were overheard to say a bit warm. The bass fishing at beautiful Lake Santee was even hotter as the fish really cooperated for our angling teams.
Fourteen teams took part in the second event of the Lake Santee IN-47 Bass 2018 season. In keeping with a continuing tradition of father/son winners, this event did not disappoint. Tim and Carson Tennell captured first place with a limit of bass totaling 16.90 lbs, including the event's big bass of 4.98 lbs. The second place finishers were Matt and Scott Perkins, with five largemouth bass weighing 14.07 lbs. Great job to these dads and sons!
The May tournament's trophies were sponsored by all the great folks at Scheidler Brothers Decorating, Greensburg, IN. Not only did they sponsor the plaques, but they raised the bar a bit and also donated $50 in gift certificates to the winning team! We couldn’t do this without their, and many other fine businesses, wonderful support!
As evidence of the caliber of fishermen (and ladies) who participate in our tournaments, Scott and Matt Perkins had just returned from the two-day 2018 USA Bassin’ Ranger Classic at Kentucky Lake. There the pair had a very respectable Top Ten finish after being in second place following the first day. That finish was worth approximately $1,000 in a field of over 250 teams from all over the country. Great job Matt and Scott!
Our next scheduled event will be June 10, 2018 at 6:00 AM (and yes, that is early!) Oh, and please follow our anglers’ example and PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE on all of Lake Santee bass! Until next time…
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
5/20/2018
*BREAKING NEWS*
May 20, 2018 standings are posted. Details to follow. Stay tuned!
5/16/2018
Well, just a few short days are left until the second event of the 2018 Lake Santee Bass Tournament season is held. We are looking forward to a great day, AND a lot friendlier weather conditions!
With that being said, we have been told that the Lake Santee Security Water Patrol has been very active so far this year making sure our lake stays safe and secure. Please help us keep our great reputation of conducting safe, fun-filled, family events by operating your boat in a responsible manner!... and be sure those 2018 permits are properly displayed.
This month's trophies are sponsored by all the great folks at Scheidler Brothers Decorating in Greensburg, IN. Stop in and speak to them for all your home decorating needs!
We will see everyone Sunday morning (May 20th) at the Main Beach shelter-house for the pre-tournament meeting at 6:00 AM. We will take off at 6:30 AM.
Until then...
God Bless,
Chip and Lisa
May 10, 2018
Due to circumstances beyond our control-
Recently we were forced to create a new Lake Santee Bass Fishing Page on Facebook. We have chosen not to go down that road and further discuss what precipitated this change. With that being said, we would like to encourage all of our anglers, and anyone elso who is interested in the lastest news, tournament updates, and information concerning our events at Lake Santee, to like and share our page, LakeSanteeBassFishing on Facebook.
In order to differentiate from the two pages, our best advise is to look for the color photograph in the profile picture!
Thank you to everyone for your understanding and patience in this matter.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
May 9, 2018
Well, the USA Bassin' Classic week has ended at Kentucky Lake for 2018 and the Lake Santee Division IN-47 team of Matt and Scott Perkins represented our division great! The father and son team ended up a VERY respectable 8th place out of a 220 boat field. The pair had a phenominal first day weighing in a 22.35 lb. limit, but with the changing conditions, were only able to manage 10.61 lbs. on the second day. This great finish awarded the Perkins several hundred dollars in money and prizes for their effort and was accomplished against Kentucky Lake stalwarts like Shawn Penn, All-American Qualifier Ronnie Grant, and FLW Tour Champion Craig "CP" Powers. Awesome job Matt and Scott!
Our next Lake Santee Division IN-47 tournament will be Sunday, May 20, 2018 with takeoff at 6:30 AM. Make plans to be there!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 18, 2018
On Sunday, April 15th, the Lake Santee Property Owners Association / USA Bassin' Division 47 Tournaments kicked off their 2018 season… and what a day it was! Twelve teams gathered to take part on what is traditionally referred to as “Tax Day”, and with the heavy rain, high winds, and blustery cold temperatures, spending several hours in a bass boat was very taxing, to say the least!
The father and son team of John and Brad Wilson took overall first place honors with three beautiful bass which weighed 10.82 lbs. Team Wilson’s bag included the event’s big bass, a 4.75 pound beauty as well as another bass weighing over 4 lbs. also. Second place finishers, the father and son team (Umm, are we seeing a pattern here?) of Tim and Carson Tennell, brought three bass weighing 8.61 lbs. to the scales to secure their showing. Great job to all these fishermen on a VERY challenging day!
In keeping with the “Tax Day” theme, we would like to thank Mary Hamer and all the great folks at Klosterkemper Tax Services in Greensburg, IN for their continued support in sponsoring the April tournament trophies. Thank You, Mary!!
As you can see from the results of this event, the Lake Santee USA Bassin' IN-47 Tournaments are great way for family members to enjoy the great fishery at our fingertips. Please join our tournament fishermen and women in protecting this valuable resource by practicing CATCH AND RELEASE on all of Lake Santee’s bass! Until next time…
God Bless,
Lisa and Chip Ayers
April 15, 2018
*Update*
Results will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
April 13,2018
We feel there is something we must re-address as it has been some time since this discussion has occurred.
Lake Santee is a private lake managed by a home owners association, the Lake Santee Property Owner’s Association. That being said, all rules and bylaws enacted by the homeowner’s association must take precedence, first and foremost. We have received several inquiries concerning eligibility to take part in our tournaments. According to the by-laws, only boats registered to property owners who are members in good standing of the association are permitted on the lake. In addition, one member of the tournament team must be an association member or immediate family member (spouse, child, etc.). This rule, unfortunately, does sometimes exclude participation by folks who don’t meet those requirements.
With all that being said, THERE ARE NUMEROUS LOTS FOR SALE at Lake Santee! These lots can be purchased for very reasonable prices and, in doing so, allows the owner(s), which can be up to FOUR (4) individuals per lot, full access to the lake and all included privileges. Interested parties may contact the Lake Santee Property Owners Association office six days a week to learn more about the property and obtain lists of lots for sale and local real estate agents contact information.
If you are interested in becoming a part of one of the Midwest’s best bass fishing lakes, take a few minutes and research Lake Santee. As tournament directors, our goal is to include as many anglers in our events, not exclude them. However, we must abide by the association’s bylaws to do so. Thanks to everyone for their understanding in this matter.
Thank you, again and God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 12, 2018
We just wanted to keep everyone up to date on the conditions of Lake Santee prior to this weekend's first USA Bassin' Division IN-47 tournament. The lake is now at full pool (Thank's to the flooding rains from several days ago!) but has a lot of color to the water. That being said, with the warming temperatures expected over the next few days, the fish should start to really turn on! One note of caution, there are several pieces of drift floating about the lake, some large enough to damage a lower unit or hull. Please use caution in the coming days and keep watch for large debris when operating your boats!
See everyone Sunday, April 15th!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
April 8, 2018
As some of you are aware, Chip and I were out of town for a few days. That being said, we are now back! Anyone who would like to register for the 2018 USA Bassin' season, and has not yet done so, please get a hold of us this week. We would appreciate as many teams signing up as early as possible so as not to delay the registration process for our first Lake Santee IN-47 event on Sunday, April 15, 2018!
Thank you in advance!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
March 20, 2018
We are less than a month away from the start of the 2018 Lake Santee Property Owners Association Bass Tournaments here at beautiful Lake Santee. With that being said, anyone wishing to sign up for USA Bassin' before the April 15th event (PLEASE!) should contact Chip or Lisa and make arrangements as soon as possible. Our contact information remains posted on the USA Bassin' website under Lake Santee Indiana Division-47.
Have a great week and God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
February 27, 2018
***Special announcement***
The 2018 USA Bassin' Regional schedules have been announced!
As previously detailed, here is a list of the area events that our qualifying teams can take part in:
Sept. 16th - Lake Monroe
Sept. 23th - St Joe River/Maggies
Oct. 1 - Ohio River/Duffy's Landing
Oct. 5 - Geist
Oct. 6 - Geist
Just recently announced is another tournament for our 2018 qualifying teams...
Brookville Res.- October 28, 2018
Don't miss out on the opportunity and fun!
February 9, 2018
We have received the 2018 USA Bassin' membership cards. Anyone wishing to register now for the upcoming 2018 season may contact either Lisa or Chip and we will get you signed up for the upcoming year. Don't wait until the last minute to join the fun at Lake Santee USA Bassin' Division IN-47!
See you on the water!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
December 23, 2017
USA Bassin' has announced the dates and locations for the 2018 Regionals to be held in Indiana. Here are the dates for those of you who would like to mark your calendars early, if you are so inclined...
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa
Sept. 16th - Lake Monroe
Sept. 23th - St Joe River/Maggies
Oct. 1 - Ohio River/Duffy's Landing
Oct. 5 - Geist
Oct. 6 - Geist
December 15, 2017
We have attached photos from the release of bass purchased by our fishermen. Take a minute to check out these photos!
On November 3rd, 2017, approximately 100 more largemouth bass made Lake Santee their new home. These bass were again purchased from Clear Creek Fishery in Martinsville, IN with private money donated by all the great folks who fish the Lake Santee UBA Bassin' Tournaments, IN-47. Our fishermen and women take the phrase "Paying It Forward" to heart! To date, the group has stocked several hundred bass into Lake Santee the past few years for generations to come to enjoy. Thank you to Eric Hess and all the great people at Clear Creek Fishery for making this possible! Follow our anglers' lead and Please Practice Catch (Photograph!) and Release on all of Lake Santee's Bass!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
December 14, 2017
We have just been advised that the dates for the 2018 Lake Santee Bass tournaments were approved by the Board at the December meeting. These dates will be published in the monthly Smoke Signal, on the L.S.P.O.A. website, and on the USA Bassin' website...
Now... Come on Spring!!!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
Here is the unofficial 2018 Lake Santee Bass Tournament schedule for the upcoming season. It should be noted that this has NOT been submitted to the L.S.P.O.A. Board for approval and IS subject to change. We are awaiting the release of a few other regional tournament trails before determining the official dates. Please take a moment and look over the dates as imput is always welcome from our anglers/teams.
P.S.- A little bird has told us that plans are being finalized for an additional USA Bassin' Regional to be held at Brookville Lake in the fall of 2018... Stay tuned for updates!
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
SUNDAY APRIL 15, 2018 7:00 AM
SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018 6:30 AM
SUNDAY JUNE 10, 2018 6:00 AM
SUNDAY JULY 22, 2018 6:00 AM
SUNDAY AUGUST 12, 2018 6:30 AM
September 27, 2017
Well, that's a wrap! The final event of the 2017 Lake Santee Bass Tournament season was held on Sunday, September 24th and what a great event we had. While this was not a USA Bassin' sanctioned event, thirteen teams turned out to take part in the tournament which saw some of the hottest and stickiest weather of the entire summer. Of those thirteen teams, seven were made up of some form of family members fishing together, be it father/son, brothers, or spouses. It just goes to show that bass tournament fishing is a family activity enjoyed many of our members.
Speaking of husband and wife teams, Don and Bonnie Mohr came out with guns blazing, putting five bass on the scales which totaled 19.91 pounds! Wow! That included the events big bass of 5.92 lbs. and another bass nearly that big... Great job Big O and Bonnie! Craig Duncan and his son-in-law, Kyle Hohenberger, finished in second place with 3 bass totaling 12.52 lbs. The pair narrowly edged out the third place team of Paul Bruns and Chuck Sieg, who brought four bass to the scales for 12.18 lbs. Great job to everyone taking part!
Following the tournament , all the competitors, along with a few special guests gathered in the Community Room for a wonderful meal provided by Paul Pank of Hilliard Lyons of Greensburg, IN. Paul graciously sponsors a huge dinner at the last tournament of the season, something he has done for the past several years and his generosity is greatly appreciated. Should you wish to obtain any financial advise, please consider Paul and all the great people at the Greensburg Hilliard Lyons.
We would also like to thank the Lake Santee POA Board for their continued support of our events and especially Board Member Carol Goodwin for sponsoring the plaques at this tournament. Without the Board's support, our tournaments would not be possible.
The only task remaining for the 2017 is the purchase of largemouth bass to be stocked in our Lake Santee. As most everyone is aware, throughout the year, our fishermen donate money at each tournament. That money is then used in the fall to purchase adult bass from Eric at Clear Creek Fishery in Martinsville, IN which are then, in turn, released into Lake Santee. These bass are not part of the Association's fish stocking program, but are paid for out of the fishermen's pocket as a way of giving back to the resource. To date, several hundred largemouth bass now call Lake Santee home because of our anglers generosity and caring, proving positive actions will always trump negative attitudes.
We would like to thank each and every person who either competed, supported through donations, assisted behind the scenes, or simply came to a weigh in for a great 2017. We look forward to a bigger and better 2018.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
