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2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship USA Cookeville

2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship USA Cookeville

2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship USA Cookeville

2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship USA Cookeville

2023 Kayak Fishing World Championship USA Cookeville

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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: June 6-11, 2023


Venue: Center Hill Lake


Headquarters 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: 2022 Rules


International Organizer: John Knight


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. 

  • June 10, 2023 Saturday
  • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  
  • Cane Creek Park in Cookeville, Tennessee
  • Map to Cane Creek Park 
  • Youth coordinator contact Michael Brand


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PROGRAM

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Headquarters hotel: Accreditation / Captains meeting / Opening Dinner

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Registration at Headquarters hotel for Accreditation of Delegates  

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Captains Meeting (all competitors), Fishing Chaos scoring app, Wrist IDs, Appointment of Jury

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Opening Ceremony, Opening Dinner, Symposium Speaker, Team Photos


Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Official Practice 1

8:00 AM Start fishing.

4:00 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp.  


Thursday, June 8, 2023

Official Practice 2

8:00 AM Start fishing.

4:00 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp.  


Friday, June 9, 2023 

Competition Day 1

8:00 AM Start fishing.

4:00 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp.  


Saturday, June 10, 2023 

Competition Day 2

8:00 AM Start fishing.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Youth Day at Cane Creek Park

4:00 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp.  


Sunday, June 11, 2023 

Competition Day 3 | Headquarters hotel: Awards Dinner

8:00 AM Start fishing.

4:00 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp.  

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Headquarters hotel: Awards Dinner


Monday, June 12, 2023 

Departures

Safe travel back.


Competitor Information

Team Registration

Team Registration

Team Registration

National Team Registration Information 

coming soon

Practice

Team Registration

Team Registration

Competition Water may be fished until the event start on Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Rules

Team Registration

Rules

2023 FIPSed Kayak Fishing Rules

click here

USA Kayak Fishing Team

The USA Kayak Team competes in the Kayak World Championships and Pan American Kayak Championships. The US Kayak Team is made up of men and women kayak anglers chosen from

pro tour winners, previous championship winners, and top placing anglers from the US Kayak Open.  

The USA Bass and USA Kayak Fishing Teams rely on the generosity and patriotic spirit of the American people to help them achieve their dreams. 



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