The Catfish Derby is a FREE event, open to the first 50 children ages 3 to 12. All children who wish to participate must register by June, 3rd, 2022. All children must have adult supervision and need to bring their own fishing equipment and bait (chicken livers and power baits). Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m., with fishing from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Along with door prizes, trophies will be awarded for:
1.) Largest catfish (weight), 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
2.) Match the weight, boy and girl
3.) Longest whiskers, boy and girl

All caught fish may be kept (limit of 3 per child) or released back to pond. Bring a cooler and line to keep fresh.

A hot dog lunch will be served after the event.

Pre-registration required, Call or email Marie at 423.312.5189, request a link by emailing llane5@vols.utk.edu, or join and register on the fb group “Carl Lane Annual Catfish Derby.”

Please include child’s name, age, t-shirt size, parent and guardian name and phone #.

Printable Flyer: https://cherokeerodandgunclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Catfish-Derby-2022-1.pdf

Located at:
4280 Reservoir Rd.
Kingsport, TN
(2.6 miles past
Bays Mtn. sign).
Sign on the right.