York County, in partnership with the Historic Triangle Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, is hosting the inaugural Colonial Croaker Classic Fishing Tournament, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown.
This event is open to anglers of all ages and experience levels. Participants may launch from any boat ramp or fish from any shoreline or pier within the designated area, which includes the entire Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, extending downriver to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Registration is open, with entry fees ranging from $50 to $200 depending on category. Available divisions include: Fishing Teams; Largest Croaker Calcutta; Puppy Drum Calcutta; Flounder Calcutta; Youth Angler Croaker Calcutta, and Lady Angler Croaker Calcutta.
Fishing Competition Schedule
Lines in on both days as early as 6 a.m., with weigh-ins from 2-5:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Yorktown Freight Shed.
This is a rain-or-shine eve...