All event times are local Eastern Time
Location:
Lake Chickamauga, Dayton, TN
Host:
Rhea County Department of Tourism and the City of Dayton, TN
Registration – Link to Register Online
Begins: July 14, 2025, at 8 a.m. CST
Late Fee: September 8, 2025 5 pm
Off Limits:
Sunset August 18, 2025, through Safelight September 20, 2025
Official Practice:
Saturday, 20, 2025, at sunrise (6:30 am local time) through Wednesday, 3 pm
Marina and Launch Facilities:
Dayton Municipal Park, 175 Lakeshore St, Dayton, TN, US
https://fishdayton.com/
Mandatory Check-In: (UPDATE)
Wednesday, September 25, 2025, 3 pm local time Fort Bluff Camp – 370 Fort Bluff Camp Rd, Dayton, TN 37321 https://www.fortbluff.com/Â
There is no boat parking at this location; do not bring your boat.
Anglers Dinner:
Wednesday, September 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Fort Bluff Camp – 370 Fort Bluff Camp Rd, Dayton, TN 37321 https://www.fortbluff.com/
There is no boat parking at this location; do not bring your boat.
Mandatory Safety Briefing:
Wednesday, September 25, 2025, 3 pm local time 6:30 p.m, Fort Bluff Camp – 370 Fort Bluff Camp Rd, Dayton, TN 37321 https://www.fortbluff.com/
Competition Days
– Thursday, September 25, 2025, Safelight till 3 pm
– Friday, September 26, 2025, Safelight till 3 pm
Host Hotel: (TBA) All Hotels
