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West Point Fishing Tournament

Fish for big prizes!

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Note: This event has already passed.

May 18-25: Fishing Tournament

MWR will be hosting a Fishing Tournament at West Point. There will be 3 categories that will be judged.

 

Tournament Leaderboard (As of 0900, 22 May 2020)

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Size as of 9am May 22.JPG

** Eels caught may be included in total fish counts for the "Most Fish" category, but lengths will not be part of the "Longest" and "Shortest" categories.

 

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PRIZES

Who catches the longest fish- $75 VISA Gift Card

Who catches the most fish- $50 VISA Gift Card

Who catches the smallest fish - $25 VISA Gift Card

 

RULES / HOW TO COMPETE
 

  • Photo submissions must be uploaded to the fishing tournament event on the West Point MWR Facebook page.
  • Photos submitted for length must include a ruler in picture.
  • Photos must be clear and appropriate for posting on a government Facebook page and include the location of your catch.
  • Winners will be announced by noon on May 26, on Facebook.
  • Fishing must be done at one of the West Point Installations bodies of water (see list below). You must have a valid West Point fishing permit (must get fishing license at https://westpoint.isportsman.net/) and a New York State License (must get a fishing license online at https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html) if you are 16 or over.
  • Fish must be caught between May 18 and May 25.
  • Submit photos of your catches and total number of fish caught for each day as leader boards will be updated and posted daily.
  • Fisherman must follow proper Season and size limits.
  • Winners must have eligible DOD ID.

 

FISHING LOCATIONS:
 

Lusk Reservoir (Michie Stadium; Trout Stocked)

Cragston Lakes (Morgan Farm)

Bull Pond (Trout Stocked)

Lake Popolopen (Camp Buckner, Gas boats permitted)

Lake Stilwell (Gas boats permitted)

Round Pond (Access restricted to 9am-5pm, Trout Stocked)

Wilkins Pond (Walk in only)

Mine Lake (By Motor Pool)

Cost

FREE!

Registration Information

N/A - but must have DoD Identification to fish on West Point waterways and also to be eligible to compete in this tournament.