Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Spring Trout Season Kicks off with two Annual Tournaments

April 6
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
The 34th Annual Trout Derby The Derby begins at sunrise with awards at 4:30 PM. No pre-registration necessary. Public waters only, no ponds - nearby fishing spots include Price Lake, Bass Lake, Trout Lake and the Middle Fork River along Highway 321. Licenses and bait can be purchased at Village Hardware on Green Street.. Fishing at Mayview Lake (Broyhill Park) for children 11 and under and persons with disabilities. Fish weighed and measured at American Legion Building on Park Avenue.

Learn more about Blowing Rock Lodging, restaurants and attractions HERE.




April 26 - 28
NC City: GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK NEAR CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee's Summer Kickoff Trout Fishing Tournament $10,000 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch and release waters) Hundreds of specially tagged fish will be stocked in the Cherokee public fishing waters. When a tagged fish is caught it can be redeemed for cash prizes ranging from $20 to $500 based on the color of the tag. Redemption location and times to be announced. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. $11 entry fee - available everywhere Cherokee fishing permits are sold. 


Learn more about Cherokee Lodging, restaurants and attractions HERE.

 

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