Carp Fishing Tournament

1st Annual Water Carnival Carp Fishing Contest

Cast a line in the Crow River and see what you catch! If it’s a big old carp, you could be the winner of our First Annual Water Carnival Carp Fishing Contest.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED! Registration fee is $20 for adults and $10 for 16 and under. Download the Registration form here to mail in, or fill out the form below. Checks payable to Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival

Rules:

Check in will begin at 8 AM June 17th at Masonic West Park “Next to the Wildlife Sanctuary”.
Pre-registration is suggested, no registration after 8:15 AM.
Fishing hours are from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Fishing boundaries begin at Walden Ave Bridge and extend to Airport Bridge.
All contestants must start at Masonic West Park “Next to the Wildlife Sanctuary” by Water Carnival Officials.
If using a boat, officials will be checking prior to contest.
Each contestant will be allowed up to 3 fish to weigh-in. Weigh-ins will take place no later than 1:30 PM. Contestants will be disqualified if past this time.
Must follow Minnesota regulations for licenses, life jackets, boat handling, boat cleaning.
All weighing and decisions on winners will be handled by Water Carnival Officials.
In case of a tie, place money will be divided equally.
Water Carnival is not responsible for accidents or stolen items.
Contestants are responsible for their actions and must understand the rules.
Water Carnival Officials will be patrolling.
Contest fee is non-refundable.
In the event of bad weather, Water Carnival Officials will decide whether to cancel, extend, or delay the contest.
No snagging or bow fishing. All fishing must be utilized with a rod and reel.

Prizes will be awarded for the adult division,16 and under division, and for the most trash collected!

Questions? Call Adam Schiller at 320-444-5224.