David Crockett Birthplace State Park

Description: Trout Madness 2025 @ Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park!

Location: David Crockett Birthplace State Park

In honor of the historic practice of fishing, we are excited to hold our 2nd annual Trout Madness fishing tournament! Fishing would have been practiced for both sport and harvest by early settlers during the 18th century and long before by the Native Americans that lived in this area. We are having a full day tournament with fish to harvest, prizes for anglers and much more! So bring the family out as this tournament is designed to encourage those young anglers out there to keep this practice alive and well for future generations to enjoy.

Anglers will also have the opportunity to learn about the history of fishing as well as wildlife biology and conservation efforts from multiple agencies/organizations involved in this tournament; Agencies/organizations include Tennessee State Parks, TWRA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Trout Unlimited. There will also be food available from the Friends of David Crockett Birthplace State Park to help raise donations for post-flood recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene! 

Tournament Rules & Details: Free to the public (kids 16 years old and younger); Donations are encouraged!

• Meeting at 200 Jennie Moore Rd., Flag Pond, TN 37657. **This tournament is at Rocky Fork State Park this year, NOT at David Crockett Birthplace State Park! Drive past the main entrance for Rocky Fork and you will see parking area at the split of Devil Fork Rd. & Old Asheville Hwy.**

Registration day of tournament begins at 8:00am; Tournament ends at 12:30pm- **online registration suggested through events page**

• Participants Age 6-16 ONLY- **16 year olds have to show a valid Tennessee fishing license + trout stamp**
• Harvest up to 5 fish per angler.
• Anglers must bring their own fish stringer and cooler (suggested) to harvest fish.
• Anglers can bring their own fishing gear + nets (limited supply of gear can be provided first come, first serve basis).
• Prizes based on raffle tickets distributed at registration/sign in; (1) complimentary raffle ticket per angler; More tickets can be purchased at sign in; Prizes called from 12:30pm-1:00pm! 
• Artificial lures are encouraged; but worms can be used.
• Fishing area will be marked off for anglers involved in the tournament. 

**In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled; Those registered will be notified by email!**