New River Paddle Fishing Tournament

Back Country Ski and Sports and Montgomery County Parks and Rec are proud to present the 7th Annual New River Paddle Fishing Tournament on Saturday July 16th 2015! Test your kayak fishing skills in the prime waters of the New River against other local anglers and see if you have what it takes to land the big one! The tournament format is catch, photo, and release.

The tournament will cover an extended stretch on the New River from Whitethorne VA to Eggleston VA.

There is a Men’s Spinning Category, Women’s Spinning Category, Fly Fishing Category, Junior Category (16 and under), and the Midnight Musky Challenge. The Midnight Musky Challenge begins at 5:00pm on Friday July 15th, and ends at the weigh-in on Saturday July 16th at 3:00pm. The Midnight Musky Challenge is open to anyone brave enough to attempt, and costs an additional $10 entry. There are 1000’s of dollars in prizes to be won by all categories including boats, paddles, and tons and tons of gear!