fishing tournaments and events

Bryson City and Cherokee - 2024

10th Annual Boy Scouts of America Bass Fishing Tournament
Saturday & Sunday, April 19-21
Fontana Village Resort & Marina
Fontana Dam, NC
Proceeds from this 2-day event help support the Scouting Programs for nearly 2,000 youth in the Daniel Boon Council of WNC. Participants receive special lodging rates at Fontana Village Resort. More information & registration.

Cherokee’s Annual Opening Day Fishing Tournament
Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31
Cherokee, NC
$15 entry fee and a $17 two-day fishing permit to compete for your share of $20,000 in tagged fish. Rivers on the Qualla Boundary (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch-and-release waters). Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. More info

West Swain Fire Department
Annual Bass Tournament
May 4
Fontana Lake
Bryson City, NC
First Saturday each May. $100 per boat, includes BBQ Dinner, big fish pool & launch fee. Launch from Almond Boat Park on Fontana Lake. All proceeds benefit the West Swain County Volunteer Fire Department (Bryson City area). Entry Fee 1st Place - $1,500 plus $1,775 in 9 additional cash prizes. Raffle prizes. To register call Jim at 828-488-6423 or Chris at 828-488-2424 or by visiting Elder's Hardware (111 Main St., Bryson City), Smoky Mtn. Lakes & Marine (Hwy 74 West) or Almond Boat Park (Hwy 28 North).