American Cancer Society Hosting Catfish Tournament in Owensboro

It's back!  The American Cancer Society has an exciting fundraiser coming up Saturday, April 21st in downtown Owensboro.  It's the 3rd annual Catfish Tournament and local fishermen and women will be loading their boats into the Ohio River and competing for the biggest catches!

The ACS Catfish Tournament is Saturday, April 21st in downtown Owensboro.  It's a fishing tournament that will award prizes to the top 5 teams!  Registration begins at 5:15am and boats go out onto the Ohio River from 6:30am to 3pm.

Cost to enter is $60 per boat and teams of three will compete (only six rods allowed per boat).  Boats MUST have a live well.  Winners will be based on the weight of fish caught and teams will be limited to FIVE fish per team.  All fish must be ALIVE at weigh in and all fish will be released.  NO stringers or baskets are allowed.

If you have questions about the tournament, contact Josh Vanover at 270-231-6819.

Food, drinks, live auction and t-shirts will be available.  All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life!