This Saturday, April 6, is going to be the 44th annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby in the Boone area!
The Trout Derby has been celebrating the opening of trout season for 4 decades in Blowing Rock and there are plenty of activities and competitions of all ages!
The picnic shelter at Robbins Pool, 173 Lakeside Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 is the Official Derby Headquarters this year. Favorite nearby fishing spots are Price Lake, Bass Lake, and the Middle Fork Road.
The Classic Tournament starts at sunrise and ends at 4pm. All trout caught in public Watauga County bodies of water are eligible for measuring. No pre registration or entry fees are required.
The Catch and Release starts at 7 am and does require registering at the Official Headquarters. All participants will be given a measuring tape and must take a timestamped photo of their catch in order for it to be judged. All photos must be submitted by 4pm.
For children 11 and under and those who have limited mobility, there is a special tournament at the local small lake, Lake Mayview, in Blowing Rock itself which will be stocked with trout so everyone can enjoy fishing.
For kids there also will be an art contest with prizes. There also will be free t-shirts for kids at the headquarters.
The Derby is a great time for all and definitely worth a day visiting!