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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

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/Ramp: Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area


Headquarters Tent: Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area


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: 2023 Rules


International Organizer: John Knight


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


Nations Competing

Canada

El Salvador

Canada

Mike Morand

Chris Butzen

Eric Turcotte

Richard Ofner

Nate Conley

Adam Blackmore

Antoine Desrochers-Gagnon

Cuba

El Salvador

Canada

Clara Ricabal

El Salvador

El Salvador

El Salvador

Juan Carlos Chacon

Douglas Ponce 

Irvin Santa Maria 

England

El Salvador

El Salvador

Mike McGuire

Andy Dougan

Alan Robson

Mark Radcliffe 

Martin Collison 

Ian Pickering

Stephen Collett

Guatemala

Guatemala

Guatemala

Marlon Grijalva 

Honduras

Guatemala

Guatemala

Edgar Arias

Cristian Lopez 

Arnol Matute 

Italy

Guatemala

Mexico

Mirko Piccioli

Riccardo Palma

Simone Isacchini

Sederico Sstri

Danilo Serreli

Giuliano Morgantini

Mexico

Guatemala

Mexico

Antonio Alejandro Montejano

Carlos Edmundo Sosa

Rafael Abraham Cavazos 

Jose Humberto Vargas

Jose Luis Correa 

Jose Morales 

Jose Reynaldo Morales

Jesus  Francisco Morales

Luis Miguel Garcia 

Philippines

Philippines

Philippines

Ray Montes

Daryl Napa

Cilla Johnson

P.J. Perea

Romania

Philippines

Philippines

Razvan Ghindaoanu

Dragos Doicar

Vlaicu Sandor


Spain

Philippines

Spain

Antonio Pradillo Carrasco

Sebastián Lliso Poyo

Francisco Ortega Montoliu

USA

Philippines

Spain

Damian Thao

Rus Snyders

Josh Stewart

Eric Jackson

Brian Nelli

Kristine Fischer

Cody Milton

Guillermo Gonzalez

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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. 


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PROGRAM

Tuesday, June 6, 2023  

  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Accreditation of Delegates - Cookeville Visitors Center
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Team Parade - Parade lineup begins at 3:30 at the Train Depot
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ramp Tent: Captains Meeting (all competitors), Scoring App, ID Cards, Appointment of Jury 
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Ramp Tent: Opening Ceremony, Opening Dinner, Symposium Speaker, Team Photos


 Wednesday, June 7, 2023

  • Official Practice 1 - Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area – Silver Point Ramp
  • 6:30 AM Start fishing. (Subject to change)
  • 2:30 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp. 
  • 3:00 PM Captains Meeting at HQ Ramp Tent 
  • 6:00 PM Apex Watercraft Dinner ALL TEAMS INVITED - hosted at Olympian home of Eric Jackson
  • 888 Powerhouse Rd, Walling, TN 38587   


 Thursday, June 8, 2023

  • Official Practice 2 - Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area – Silver Point Ramp
  • 6:30 AM Start fishing.
  • 2:30 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp. 
  • 2:30 PM Ramp BBQ Party for all teams
  • 3:00 PM Captains Meeting at HQ Ramp Tent


 Friday, June 9, 2023 

  • Competition Day 1 - Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area – Silver Point Ramp
  • 6:30 AM Start fishing.
  • 2:30 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp. 
  • 3:00 PM Captains Meeting at HQ Ramp Tent


Saturday, June 10, 2023 

  • Competition Day 2 - Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area – Silver Point Ramp
  • 6:30 AM Start fishing.
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Youth Day at Cane Creek Park
  • 2:30 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp. 
  • 3:00 PM Captains Meeting at HQ Ramp Tent


Sunday, June 11, 2023 

  • Competition Day 3 - Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area – Silver Point Ramp
  • 6:30 AM Start fishing.
  • 2:30 PM End fishing - boat check in at ramp. 
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Ramp Tent: Awards Dinner and Medal Presentations

     

  Monday, June 12, 2023 

  • Departures
  • Safe travel back.

Competitor Information

Team Registration

Team Registration

Team Registration

National Team Registration Information 

Application here

Practice

Team Registration

Team Registration

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

Rules

Team Registration

Rules

2023 Pan Am Bass Fishing Rules

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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 across America.

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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