Gatlinburg Spring Trout Tournament & River Cleanup set for April 2

   

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Gatlinburg Spring Trout Tournament & River Cleanup set for April 2

   

   

   

   



   

   







   







   GATLINBURG , Tenn . —
   A new and unique fishing tournament , with an emphasis on river cleanup , has been scheduled by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department . The Spring Trout Tournament and River Cleanup is slated for Saturday , April 2 . The event has been scheduled in lieu of the annual tournament scheduled by Gregg Ward , who unfortunately canceled his event this year due to health issues .  
    
   “When the City learned that Mr . Ward was unable to hold his Tournament this year , the Recreation Department made plans to hold this event , ” Gatlinburg Trout Facility Manager Travis Williams said . “Fishing in Gatlinburg is very important to many people and being able to fish in clean waters and surroundings is imperative , which is why the emphasis has been placed on cleaning up litter , especially in areas along  the river and below the tree line . ”
   No entry fee will be charged to Tournament participants . In place of the entry fee , all participants will be required to turn in at least a small grocery bag with litter in it at the weigh - in to be eligible for the fishing prizes . A separate prize for the person who turns in the most litter will also be given . Prizes will also be given for the biggest fish , the longest fish and tagged fish .
   Pre - registration for the Tournament will be held on Friday , April 1 from 12 - 2:30 p . m . at Herbert Holt Park , while day of registration will be on April 2 from 6 - 7:30 a . m . at Herbert Holt Park . Weigh - in will be from 10 a . m . until 11 a . m . , also at Herbert Holt Park .
   Fishing must take place in Gatlinburg managed waters , which are from Gnatty Branch to the National Park boundary at Traffic Light No . 10 in Gatlinburg and Roaring Fork from its confluence of the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River up to Treetops Resort . All competitors will be expected to follow all local and state regulations , including possessing a valid Tennessee Fishing License for Gatlinburg .
   For more information on the Tournament , contact Williams at 865 - 436 - 7549 or follow the Gatlinburg Trout Facility on Facebook .
   For the latest updates from the City of Gatlinburg , visit GatlinburgTN . gov or visit the City’s Social Media pages on Facebook and Twitter
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