Kids Fishing Tournament

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06-22-2026
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Introducing the 1st Annual Cape Carteret Kids Fishing Tournament!

Registration Begins July 1st!

Grab your fishing pole and join us for a morning of fishing, fun, and friendly competition!

 

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Cape Carteret, NC

 

Ages 14 & Under

 

Schedule:

• Registration & Rules Meeting: 8:00 AM

• Fishing Tournament: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Lunch & Awards Ceremony to Follow

 

This is a FREE land-based fishing tournament, but all participants must be registered. Registration will open in July.

 

Awards will be presented in several categories, including:

• First Fish

• Biggest Fish

• Smallest Fish

• And more!

 

  • Bait will be provided.

 

  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

We are also seeking sponsors to help make this event a success! We are accepting both monetary donations and swag bag items for participants. If you or your business would like to sponsor this event, please contact Kesley Mitchell at 252-393-8483 or kmitchell [at] capecarteret.org (kmitchell[at]capecarteret[dot]org).

 

For questions about the tournament, please contact Cape Carteret Town Hall at 252-393-8483.

Stay tuned for registration details coming in July. We can't wait to see everyone by the water!