2026 Qualla Country Fish Tournament
August 29 - August 30
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2025
Fish Violations: Report immediately to Cherokee Police Department by calling 828-497-4131.
Fishing Hours: 30 minutes prior to sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.
Tag Turn in Time: 2 – 4 PM each respective tournament day.
Turn In Location: Vendor Market at the Island Park
Required at turn-in: Tag (fish not required), Valid fish permit for both days of the tournament (even if you plan to fish one of those days), Valid tournament registration, Signed W-9 Form (forms available on-site)
Register online at fishcherokee.com or at a local permit vendor site.
