2023 KFWC USA

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2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship

The United States Angling Confederation and Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors' Bureau will host the 2023 FIPSed Kayak Fishing World Championship in Cookeville, Tennessee on Center Hill Lake. Center Hill Lake is the largest of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in Tennessee, covering 18,200 acres. It’s also one of the most popular recreation destinations in Middle Tennessee—with good reason. Hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and many other water sports are enjoyed on Center Hill’s beautiful water.

The southern charm of Cookeville, TN and the surrounding area will welcome all international attendees and provide many cherished memories. This world championship is sanctioned by FIPSed International Federation of Fish Sports Freshwater.

Dates: TBD 2023

Venue: Center Hill Lake

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Cookeville 1091 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN. 38501

Partner: Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors' Bureau

Area Manager: US Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District

Authority: FIPSed International Federation of Fish Sports for Freshwater

Rules: coming soon

International Organizer: John Knight

Event Digital Mobile App Program: (coming soon)

Join the team festivities at the World Championship Gala Dinners: coming soon

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.

Youth Angler Education Day Open to the public.

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.

Sunday
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

PROGRAM

Sunday

Youth Angling Day

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Youth Angling Day – Fishing at Cane Creek Park. Teaching youth conservation and stewardship, meet Kayak Pros and leaders from IGFA, Boy Scouts, and USAC. Bring the kids out to meet a real bass fishing pro and the Paw Patrol!

Volunteers Meeting

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Staff and Volunteers Meeting

Monday

Arrivals, Opening Dinner Gala

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Arrivals, Hotel Check In, Accreditation of Delegates

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Captains Meeting, Jury, Draw for Boats, Draw for Flights, Rules

7:45 PM Flag walk gathering of teams

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Opening Ceremony, Gala Dinner, Symposium Speaker, Team Photos

Tuesday,

Day 1 Practice

5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Breakfast

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Transfer to ramp

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Boats/stewards meet anglers and get ice and lunch

8:00 AM Start fishing - Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30

4:00 PM End fishing - return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Transfer to hotel

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Captains meeting

Wednesday

Day 2 Practice

5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Breakfast

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Transfer to ramp

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Boats/stewards meet anglers and get ice and lunch

8:00 AM Start fishing - Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30

4:00 PM End fishing - return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Transfer to hotel

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Captains meeting

Thursday

Day 1 Competition

5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Buffet

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Transfer to ramp

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Boats/stewards meet anglers and get ice and lunch

8:00 AM Start fishing - Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30

4:00 PM End fishing - return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Transfer to hotel

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Captains meeting

Friday

Day 2 Competition

5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Breakfast

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Transfer to ramp

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Boats/stewards meet anglers and get ice and lunch

8:00 AM Start fishing - Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30

4:00 PM End fishing - return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30

5:30 PM - 6:30PM Transfer to hotel

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Transfer to hotel

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Captains meeting

Saturday

Day 3 Competition / Awards Dinner Gala

5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Breakfast

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Transfer to ramp

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Boats/stewards meet anglers and get ice and lunch

8:00 AM Start fishing - Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30

4:00 PM End fishing - return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Transfer to hotel

7:45 PM Flag walk gathering of teams

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Awards Dinner Gala

Speakers, Recognitions, Awards, Photos, Official closing by FIPSed and Organizer

Saturday

Departures

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast

Title Sponsor

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Cookeville is hosting the 2022 US Kayak Open and the 2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship.

2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship hosted on Center Hill Lake

2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship

PROGRAM

Title Sponsor

Visit Cookeville

Competitor Information

Team Registration

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Practice

Team Registration

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Rules

Team Registration

Rules

USA Kayak Fishing Team