Save the Date!
 Saturday, June 12, 2010
Lake Sevier, Shelby Bottoms Park

Cumberland River Compact,
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency,
Nashville Public Television and Metro Parks present the

Eighth Annual Catfish Rodeo and Water Festival
Saturday, June 12, 2010

8:30 am to 10:30 am-Fishing Rodeo on Shelby Park's Lake Sevier (Registration starts at 7am)

10 am to 2 pm-Water Festival at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

Review 2010 Fishing Rules and Regulations

Shelby Park Catfish Rodeo Map
Click here for 2009 event map and schedule.

Catfish Rodeo 2009!

Historic East Nashville Merchants Association





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 1,700 pounds of catfish stocked in Lake Sevier, an exciting flight of fishing, educational booths and activities for children and parents. Our educational booths at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 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 one flight for fishing. Flight 1 will begin in the morning at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7 am.
  • Trophies and/or Prizes will be awarded at 11:15a.m. for the heaviest stringer (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) by the three age groups (Ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16). 
  • 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.

Look at photos from our 5th Annual Catfish Rodeo.

Thank You to Our 2010 Sponsors and Prize Donors

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Metro Parks
Nashville Public Television
Historic East Nashville Merchants Association
Sweet 16
Daiwa Corporation
BassPro
Dicks Sporting Goods

Thank You to Our 2009 Sponsors and Prize Donors

Sun Trust
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Bridgestone Americas
Dick's Sporting Goods
Nashville Sounds
Phillips Toy Mart
Southern Trophy House
Wal-Mart

 

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