Early Bird Rate for the 6th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival Expires Today

March 15, 2016 - Early Bird Rate Expires Today. Registration is open for the 6th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival held April 28-30, 2016 in Highlands, NC.

The competition is open to men and women of all skill levels, with more than 2,200 miles of public water available to fish. Each team will fish one native, one hatchery supported and one delayed-harvest stream.

Entry is $500 per team - or $450 for teams who register before March 15. This fee includes the opening night reception, closing night dinner at Cyprus Restaurant and Friday happy hour, as well as a gift bag full of great swag and the opportunity to win fantastic prizes.

As always, every dollar raised from this tournament will benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. Contact  hilary@highlandhiker.com to register your team today.

Three River Festival Charter Sponsors are Benjamin F. Edwards, & Co.;  The Highlander Highland Hiker;  Mountain Fresh Grocery;  Old Edwards Inn and Spa.

Get links for mountain lodging, restaurants and attractions on our Highlands NC Visitor Guide.

Labor Day Weekend Events: Trout Fishing Tournament in Cherokee

September 4 - 6, 2015   The Qualla Country Trout Tournament  Compete for  a share of the $20,000 in prizes.  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. 

This fishing tournament is open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. $11 entry fee. 

Learn more about local events and attractions on the Cherokee NC Visitor Guide.

 

Cherokee Mid-Summer Trout Fishing Tournament

Date: July 12 - 14   Mid-Summer Trout Fishing Tournament   Compete for $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. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize.

Get a link for details about the Cherokee Mid-summer Fishing Tournament and other Cherokee NC events, lodging and attractions HERE.  

Cherokee Trout Fishing Tournament this Weekend

May 31 - June 2  Cherokee's Memorial Holiday Trout Fishing Tournament  This fishing event is a tagged fish tournament with a total purse of $10,000. A tagged fish can be redeemed for its corresponding prize value by turning in the tag to the prize distribution booth located at the Artists Row on Aquoni Road across from the Kentucky Fried Chicken.

All persons fishing during the tournament must possess and have on their person while engaged in fishing both an event permit and a valid Tribal fishing permit. An enrolled member’s enrollment card shall serve as his/her fishing permit.

Get more information about Cherokee NC HERE.

Annual Trout Derby in Blowing Rock NC

April 6   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.

Get a link for the Trout Derby and learn more about Blowing Rock lodging, restaurants and attractions on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide. 

Cherokee Winter Fishing Tournament

February 1  Shiver in the River  Winter fishing tournament in Cherokee for $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. The tournament is open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration is necessary to redeem cash prize. 

Get more information about Cherokee NC HERE.

Cherokee The Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament

November 2-4   The Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament  $10,000 in prize money awarded to 1st place team ($5,000), 2nd place team ($3,000) and 3rd place team ($2,000) This two person team fly fishing competition is held on the 2.2 miles of Trophy, Catch-and-Release water on the Cherokee Reservation.

A modified fips mouche format will be used with a tag out system being incorporated as only one team member may fish at a time. Fishing sessions are three hours long. Registration fee includes tournament registration for two people, competitor swag, several meals during the competition and more.

Learn more about Cherokee fishing, events and lodging HERE.