13th Annual

OPTIMIST FISHING RODEO

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Dickert’s Pond at Camp Jordan — 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge, TN, 37412

FREE REGISTRATION! FREE GIVEAWAYS! FREE FOOD!

Online registration is open until Monday, June 1st!

Let us know you plan to attend and how many children will be with you, and we’ll plan to have plenty of rods, reels, and bait for everyone!

Trophies Awarded!

Most Fish & Biggest Fish

in each of the following age categories:

5 & under | 6-9 | 10-12 | 13-17

FREE FISHING BAIT PROVIDED COURTESY OF:

EVENT FAQ’S

  • Walk-In Registration will be available onsite on the day of the event from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM.

  • The Fishing Rodeo contest will kick off at 9:00 AM and final entries must be submitted by 12:00 PM to be considered in the final tallies for Trophy Awards.

  • Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for all registered participants starting at 10:30 AM. Food is available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

  • The Award Ceremony will be held after final scores have been tallied. We expect to be done by 1:00 PM at the latest.