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2023 US Open Kayak Fishing Championship

This event is in production.

If you would like to be part of event as a competitor, attendee, sponsor, vendor, supporter or volunteer, please contact John Knight

2021 US Kayak Open

Cookeville, TN. USA September 10-12, 2023

2023 US Kayak Open

The 2021 USA Kayak Open is open to all US and International kayak anglers. The US top finishers will be given the opportunity to join the USA Kayak Team. International anglers will be able to fish the competition waters of the 2022 FIPSed Kayak World Championship.


This event is to help raise funds for the US Kayak Team. Cash prizes, based on 50/50 entry fee split, will be awarded to top placing competitors.


The USA Kayak Team competes in the Kayak World Championships and Pan American Kayak Championships. This is an opportunity to fish for America and bring home a gold medal.


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 the US Kayak Open.  

Thank you to Cookeville, Tennessee for hosting this historic event on Center Hill Lake.


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

September 11 , 2023  

9:00 am – 3:30 pm  

Cane Creek Park in Cookeville, Tennessee

Cookeville, Tennessee

Host Location

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. 

If you’re looking for a great place to get in shape, Cookeville’s a natural. Replete with area hills, trails, caves, lakes and streams, our surroundings beckon hikers, cavers, bikers, climbers, spelunkers and horseback riders from far and wide. 

Registration

Fish for a spot on the USA Kayak Team.

US Angling 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.

The USA Kayak Team competes in the Kayak World Championship and Pan American Kayak Championship. This is an opportunity to fish for America and bring home a gold medal.


Click here to sign up for the 2021 US Kayak Open

Results

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

1st Place  angler

2nd Place  angler

3rd Place  angler

4th Place  angler

5th Place  angler

Biggest Bass

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Day 1 Biggest Bass  angler

Day 2 Biggest Bass  angler

Overall Biggest Bass Winner  angler

Official Scoring Results will be posted here

File coming soon.

Venues & Program

Cookeville, TN

Quality Inn Cookeville

Quality Inn Cookeville

Cookeville, Tennessee is a town tucked within the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Walk the small town streets to discover upscale fashion, delicious culinary creations, music and hidden murals throughout.

Quality Inn Cookeville

Quality Inn Cookeville

Quality Inn Cookeville

Headquarters, competitor lodging, meals, transportation staging, team registration, captain’s meetings, beat draw, and posting of scores will occur. 

Center Hill Lake

Quality Inn Cookeville

Center Hill Lake

Center Hill Lake is 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. 

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 2019 Pan American Kayak Championship was hosted here with great success.


 ELIGIBLE WATER

  • LAUNCH from any public-access launch point contiguous with eligible water
  • COMPETE in any of the following lakes:
  • Center Hill Lake
  • Cumberland River  Dale Hollow - Cordell Hull 
  • Burgess Falls Lake
  • Boundaries: Lakes listed above and tributaries as far as one may paddle/float from those lakes, plus any canal or creek connecting those lakes.

 

AGENDA

Friday 

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration & Angler Photo

7:30 pm Angler Meeting

8:30 pm Opening Dinner

Saturday

Competition Day 1

7:00 am Fishing Start

4:00 pm Fishing Stop

Youth Angler Education Day

September 11 , 2021

Cane Creek Park

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

7:00 pm Official Posting of Scores & Rankings

Sunday

Competition Day 2

7:00 am Fishing Start

4:00 pm Fishing Stop

7:30 pm Awards Dinner

Volunteers

Volunteers

Thank you to the local volunteers!

Partners - Sponsors - Providers - Supporters

2021 US Kayak Open

PARTNERS

  • Visit Cookeville
  • Cookeville-Putnam Country Visitors Bureau 
  • Jackson Kayak 


SPONSORS

  • KBF Kayak Bass Fishing
  • Fishing Chaos


VENUE PROVIDERS

  • Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency
  • Corp of Engineers


SUPPORTERS

  • Quality Inn & Suites
  • North American Tournament Association (NATA)

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