Events:

Complete the Registration Form and Bring It Rodeo Day.

This FREE family festival is all about our connecting children to our local waters. The Cumberland River Compact and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency partner each June to offer Middle Tennessee youth the opportunity to fish for free. No experience necessary! The day involves 2,000 pounds of catfish stocked in Lake Watauga, two flights of fishing, educational booths and activities that almost 500 children enjoyed with their parents. Our educational booths involve fishing, scavenger hunts, boating and water education activities that all ages can enjoy.

Catfish Rodeo Frequently Asked Questions:

• The Rodeo is free and open to the first 600 registered juniors aged 5-16. A fishing license is not required.
• There will be some loaner poles, but it is strongly recommended to bring your own fishing pole.
• There will two Flights for fishing. Flight 1 will begin in the morning at 9:00 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. Flight 2 will begin at 12:00 noon and end at 1:30 p.m.
• Trophies and/or Prizes will be awarded at 11:15a.m. (for Flight 1) and 2:15p.m. (for Flight 2) for the heaviest stringer (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) by the three age groups (Ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16). Note: Winners in the first flight are ineligible for trophies in the second flight, but will receive a prize for their efforts.
• Participants are required to supply their own fishing pole, tackle, bait (some bait will be available for purchase) and fish cooler. Each participant allowed to fish with only one fishing pole with one hook. No artificial lures or plugs allowed.
• Parent/Guardian must accompany youth (ages 5-12) and stay near youth while fishing. Parents cannot fish for youth; only assist in baiting/casting/taking fish off hook.

Help us wrangle another successful Catfish Rodeo? Volunteers are needed for preparation and event day support! Contact: Laura Alex, lauraa@cumberlandrivercompact.org or 615-469-5962.