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It’s springtime in the Smoky Mountains, and it’s time to go fishing! Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, the largest trout tournament in the Smokies is held again, in over 20 miles of local streams stocked with thousands of trout.<\/p>\n

The 18th Annual Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to all comers, with prizes in many categories. Children are especially well catered to in this family-friendly event. There’s a children’s division as well as an adult division, and a tourist division as well as one for locals.<\/p>\n

Skilled anglers – or just plain lucky – can win a $500 prize for largest trout caught, but the smallest trout (at least 7 inches) gets its own $500 prize too, so the possibilities are endless for beginner and advanced fisher-folk alike. Other prizes and drawings include fishing equipment and trophies, as well as gift certificates and local attraction passes.<\/p>\n

Winners are judged by their total catch over the two days. The fishing starts 30 minutes before sunrise on each day, and weigh-in is at 4 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday – both times at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge.<\/p>\n

Registration is required to enter, as well as a current Tennessee fishing license. You can register online at the Trout Tournament web page<\/a>, by calling 865-661-FISH, or in person at either of the two local fishing outfitters, Rocky Top Outfitters<\/a> (also the long-standing organizer of this event) in Pigeon Forge, and Smoky Mountain Angler<\/a> in Gatlinburg.<\/p>\n

You can get a Tennessee fishing license online at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website. Only single-hook lures, and flies as bait are permitted in the tournament, with a 5-fish limit.<\/p>\n

For more information about Gatlinburg fishing in general, check our article Fishing in Gatlinburg \u2013 Where to Go, What to Bring<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And when you catch your limit this weekend, think about where you’re going to cook those trout. Most of our cabins have outdoor BBQ grills on the deck – along with a hot tub for some serious after-tournament relaxing. Call us 24\/7 at 855-91-SMOKY to book a cabin, or just to ask questions.<\/p>\n

Remember that we offer over $400 worth of Free Coupons<\/a> for local attractions when you book a cabin with us. And always keep an eye on our Specials page<\/a> for cabin discounts and\u00a0 deals throughout the year!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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