Translate:
Registration is Open
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2021 US KAYAK OPEN
The 2021 USA Kayak Open is open to all US and International kayak anglers. International anglers will be able to fish the competition waters of the 2022 FIPSed Kayak World Championship. The USA Kayak Fishing Team competes in the Kayak Fishing World Championship and Pan American Kayak Championship. This is an opportunity to fish for America and bring home a gold medal.
This event is the USA Kayak Fishing Team qualifier with the top 6 men and 6 women receiving an invitation to join the USA Kayak Fishing Team and attend the next Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship.
USAngling is using Fishing Chaos to score this event. All anglers must sign up through the application and compete using the Fishing Chaos app for Photo-Catch-Release scoring. Scoring based on the top five black bass, each day, for maximum of 10 measured fish.
Event Details
- When: September 10-12, 2021
- Where: Cookeville, TN
- Venues: Center Hill Lake and Cumberland River - Cordell Hull Dam to Gainesboro , TN
- Ticket: $150.00 includes official USA Kayak Fishing Hat
- Prizes: Cash prizes, based on 50/50 entry fee split, will be awarded to top placing competitors.
2021 US Kayak Open Program
- September 10, 2021 Friday - Parade, Photos, Registration, Angler Meeting
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Early Registration - waiver, Identifier, photo, swag bag
- 4:30 PM Parade Line Up
- 5:00 PM Parade start
- 5:30 pm Parade group photo
- 6:00 pm Parade end back at hotel
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration - waiver, Identifier, photo, swag bag
- 7:30 pm Angler Meeting and pizza for KBF High School and US Open anglers
- September 11, 2021 Saturday - Competition Day 1, Youth Angler Education Day
- Water Headquarters is at Edgar Evins State Park pavilions
- 5:30 am Anglers may launch 30 before sunrise
- 6:00 am Fishing Start
- 2:00 pm Fishing Stop
- Youth Angler Education Day 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Cane Creek Park
- 3:30 pm Ramp Party and giveaways for KBF and US Open
- 4:00 pm Competition Announcements
- 5:00 pm Head to Fall FunFest Cookeville's Main Street music festival with live music, arts and craft vendors, delicious food and fun!
- September 12, 2021 Sunday - Competition Day 2, Awards Celebration
- Water Headquarters is at Edgar Evins State Park pavilions
- 5:30 am Anglers may launch 30 before sunrise
- 6:00 am Fishing Start
- 2:00 pm Fishing Stop
- 4:00 pm Awards and winners presentation Edgar Evins State Park pavilions
Youth Angler Education Day
A one day program designed to expose youth and their families to various aspects of fishing.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore three separate areas to learn about Basic Fishing Skills, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Water/Boating Safety. Open to the public.
- September 11 , 2021
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Cane Creek Park in Cookeville, Tennessee
- Map to Cane Creek Park
- Youth Angler Education Day flyer
- Youth coordinator contact Michael Brand
Contact for questions
Tony Forte tforte@usangling.org
John Knight jknight@usangling.org
Title Sponsor
Visit Cookeville
Prepare to be charmed by our majestic mountains, rich historical heritage, art and cultural events, unique downtown shops, cosmopolitan cuisine and our magnificent state and local parks.
If you’re looking for a great place to get in shape, Cookeville’s a natural. Replete with area hills, trails, caves, lakes and streams, our surroundings beckon hikers, cavers, bikers, climbers, spelunkers and horseback riders from far and wide. Or sweat it out indoors in one of our CrossFit gyms — one of which is run by four-time Reebok CrossFit “Fittest Man on Earth” Rich Froning. These are just some of the reasons Cookeville is earning its title as the perfect setting for your next fitcation! VISIT COOKEVILLE
Cookeville is hosting the 2021 US Kayak Open and the 2022 FIPSed Kayak World Championship.
Competitor Information
Angler Registration
Angler Registration
Angler Registration
Sign up to compete and have the opportunity to fish for the USA Kayak Team
Prize Payouts
Angler Registration
Angler Registration
Cash prizes, based on 50/50 entry fee split, will be awarded to top placing competitors.
Rules
Angler Registration
Rules
2021 USA Kayak Open will use the KBF Tour rule set with addendum.
