ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL JR. CARP TOURNAMENT
The 21st Annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Fishing Tournament, hosted by the
Carp Anglers Group,
will be held on July 18 - 20, 2024 with headquarters in Waddington, NY. This three-day
Catch & Release Fishing Event will include two-days of fishing along a 30-mile stretch of the St. Lawrence River. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded to winners & runners up. The Carp Anglers Group will provide assistance for children throughout the 3-day event.
Who is Eligible?
Participants must be ages 11 - 18 to register, and are eligible for trophies and cash prizes. Participants also qualify if:
- You turn 11 years of age between July 18th and August 31st, 2024
- You turn 19 years of age between July 1st and July 18th, 2024
(4) Age Divisions:
- 11 - 14 Girls
- 11 - 14 Boys
- 15 - 18 Girls
- 15 - 18 Boys
Awards:
Prizes are awarded in each of the (4) divisions, based on heaviest (4) carp caught. ** Note: The following values are based from 2023 prize packages, but SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDENT OF NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS.
- 1st Place- Trophy and $800*
- 2nd Place- Trophy and $400*
- 3rd Place- Trophy and $200*
- Overall Grand Champion - an additional $1,000*
- Riley Basford Memorial Sportsmanship Award
There is also a large variety of miscellaneous awards that vary from year to year including: first fish, last fish, smallest fish, biggest fish, good effort, and special catch.
Teams:
Participants all complete individually, however, may also be part of a team of 2, 3, or 4 people to qualify for team prizes.
- 1st Place - Gold Medal
- 2nd Place - Silver Medal
- 3rd Place - Bronze Medal
Registration
Participant Sponsorship Opportunities & Equipment Rentals
A limited amount of participant sponsorships are available for those who qualify and equipment is available for fist time participants who would like to 'give carp fishing a try' before renting or buying your own. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
Volunteers, Sponsors, & Donations Opportunities
The Carp Anglers Group is looking for volunteers, sponsors, and donations.
For more information, contact:
jrcarptournament@gmail.com.
Contacts
Event Organizers
- Jo Ann Roberts: (315) 244-1909
- Abby McNamara: (315) 244-8509
Logistics & Equipment
- Bob Giordano: (315) 323-4632