Where? Sadlers Creek State Park
When? May 9th, 2020 (Check-in begins at 6:45am)
Who? Open to anglers ages 17 and under (a parent, legal guardian, or their adult designee must be present at all times)
Cost? $5
Prizes! For the largest individual fish in each category. Door prizes will be given away, at random, to registered participants.
Sign-Ups: Register here (Participants are ask to register prior to the day of the event).
Park Admission: All registered participants entry into the park will be included in the cost of the tournament. Anyone not entering the tournament will pay the standard park admission (ages 5 and under: Free, Children 6-15: $1, Ages 16-64: $3, Seniors, Disabled Persons and SC National Guard Members: $1.50).
What to bring: Fishing poles, tackle box, bait, stringer or bucket, weather appropriate clothing, sunblock, insect repellant, snacks and water, fishing license (ages 16 and 17).
Tournament Categories:
Bank/pier– Pan fish
Bank/pier– Bass
Bank/pier– Catfish
Bank/pier– Striper
Watercraft– Pan fish
Watercraft– Bass
Watercraft– Catfish
Watercraft– Striper
Notes: Food will be available to purchase on site (Sadlers Creek BBQ). A live release tank will be available at the office weigh-in station.
Questions: Contact Ranger Ray at 864-226-8950 or Email : rfelton@scprt.com.
Tournament Rules:
1. All participants in this event are expected to act in a sportsman like manner at all times towards non-participants and participants alike.
2. Anglers may weigh-in fish in multiple categories (SCDNR rules regulations and catch limits apply for this tournament).
3. All fish must be caught on hook and line in a conventional sporting manner.
4. Participants may weigh-in fish throughout the day. (Live releases are encouraged; as anglers catch a fish they are welcome to weigh it in at the office weigh-in station).
5. There no weight penalties for dead fish at weigh-in.
6. Live bait is allowed in all fishing categories.
7. Bank/ Pier anglers will stay within the park boundaries of Sadlers Creek State Park. Only registered campers may fish in the campground.
8. Boaters must wear a lifejacket, as SC DNR regulations require.
9. While gas motors are in use, the motor kill switch must be in operational order.
10. Participants must be in line for final weigh-in by 3 PM.