Calling all fishing enthusiasts ages 6-16, join us at the Brackenridge Recreation Complex for the 2nd Annual BRC Youth Catfish Tournament! The event will be held on Saturday, June 20th at the Texana Park & Campground Pavilion from 7AM – 1PM!
Age groups:
• 6-10 & 11-16
Tournament Categories:
- Jackpot Heaviest Catfish
- Jackpot Smallest Catfish (by weight – must be at least 12 inches long)
- Heaviest Three Catfish Stringer - If you entered the “Jackpot Heaviest Catfish” Category, you may not enter the same Catfish as part of your Three Fish Stringer.
- Fisherman’s Choice - Caught a bass? Crappie? Perch? Gar? Etc.? Bring your favorite one up to weigh in! Heaviest “Fisherman’s Choice” fish to weigh in, WINS! *Must follow Texas Parks and Wildlife Rules.
* In the event of a tie, event staff will first compare the total weight. If the fish have the same weight, the length will be used as the next tiebreaker. If a tie still remains, placement will be determined by who weighed in first.
Prizes:
- 1st place in each category will receive $75 prize money!
- 2nd place in each category will receive $50 prize money!
- 3rd place in each category will receive $25 prize money!
- Fisherman’s Choice Category is 1st place only!
- First 50 participants to register will receive a bucket and fishing towel.
- Stick around after the weigh-in, some lucky participants will walk away with a door prize *Winners must be present to receive prize.
Time:
• Poles in at 7:00AM
• Weigh-In anytime between 11AM - 1PM
• Onsite registration is from 7:00AM – 9:00AM (CASH ONLY)
Fees & Registration:
• Registration kicks off on Friday, May 1st @ 9:00 AM!
• $15 per child (BRC Campers ONLY)
• $30 per child (non-campers)
• If you’re camping at The Brackenridge Recreation Complex, there will be a form on our website labeled “Camper Registration Form”. Fill it out and email it to BRC@LNRA.org. Once we receive your form via email, we will attach the entry fees to your reservation. It is YOUR responsibility to call the Brackenridge Park Office to pay for your entry.
• If you are not camping at the BRC and would like to pre-register, there will be a separate online form labeled “Non-Camper Registration Form” that you can fill out and pay online with a debit/credit card.
For more information contact the Brackenridge Park Office at 361-782-5456.