USA Kayak Open

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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.

Contact for questions

Tony Forte tforte@usangling.org

John Knight jknight@usangling.org