2017 fishing tournaments and events
Bryson City and Cherokee
Fly Tying Workshops throughout the year at the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians in Bryson City. Learn more
Cherokee’s Memorial Day Trout Tournament
Friday through Sunday, May 26-28
$11 entry fee and $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. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. More info
The Tim Hill Memorial Trout Tournament
Saturday & Sunday, July 15-16
$11 entry fee and $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. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. More info
The Qualla Country Trout Tournament
Friday through Sunday, September 1-3
$11 entry fee and $20,000 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. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. More info
2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Festival
Saturday, October 7, 9 am - 5 pm
Celebrating the rich fly fishing heritage of Western North Carolina at the depot in downtown Bryson City – just one block away from the Delayed Harvest waters on the Tuckasegee River. Vendors will display and demonstrate all types of fly fishing equipment - rod demos, fly tying, apparel and accessories. For more information contact the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop at 828-488-3333 or email tuckriverclub@gmail.com. website
Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament
Friday & Saturday, October 27-29
$225 two-person team entry fee includes lunch and dinner. $10,000 in prizes divided among top teams. A fly-fishing competition held on the 2.2 miles of trophy, catch-and-release waters in Cherokee. More info
West Swain Fire Department Annual Bass Tournament
Saturday, May 5, 2018
$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 Clampitt Ace Hardware (111 Main St., Bryson City), Smoky Mtn. Lakes & Marine (Hwy 74 West) or Almond Boat Park (Hwy 28 North).