Reel in the Cash: $20K Up for Grabs at 2026 Cherokee Trout Tournament!
By Bridgette Farrington | Published 2026-03-12T18:02:03.133Z
Sports
Location: Cherokee, NC, Qualla Boundary
Win big at the 2026 Cherokee Trout Tournament! $20K prize pool, open to all ages. Fish the Qualla Boundary March 29-30. Register now!
Get ready to cast your lines! The 2026 Opening Day Trout Tournament, also known as "Reel in the Cash," is offering anglers a chance to win big in the Qualla Boundary. With a $20,000 prize pool, the tournament promises a thrilling fishing adventure for both seasoned pros and newcomers alike.The tournament is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 28–29, 2026, marking the annual kickoff fishing event in Cherokee, NC. Participants will compete by catching specially stocked tagged trout in the pub
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