6th Annual Kids Fishing Tournaments

JCO Campground is a Family owned and operated nature park that believes that being in nature is essential for a healthy human life. The Lee Baysden Pond has historically hosted families for many generations of fishing and before that the story of the grist mill. We use this tournament to give back to the community and make lasting memories with kids and families. Some of our most treasured memories are camping and fishing as kids with our own parents, grandparents, and extended family. Tournament is Open to All Ages 17 and under with Several Age categories and fishing categories. Saturday May 2, 2026 - 9am-12pm Prizes will be announced as soon as we can get final tallies. Please be patient with our volunteers. If you need to leave early, make sure, we have your contact information to call for prizes. Bank Fishing Only. Pre-registration ONLY. All Guests must check into office day of tournaments. Kids must be able to reel in fish themselves. Parents/guardians may help as needed but try to let the kids do the fishing to be fair. -Please bring a bucket to help transport fish to the weigh-in tent at the office. -No Cast nets. nets can only be used if needed to bring a line/hooked fish onto the bank. -2 pole limit per kid (Share the space) -If you are not camping please give our reserved campsites some privacy, especially the tent sites! You can fish in front of RV Sites. -Only fish from Main Lake counts. No fishing the creek on backside of dam. -Prizes for heaviest fish recorded. (Example: Bass, catfish, Pike, Bowfin rank highest) Panfish will be recorded too. Please record all fish caught. Will have prizes for most panfish caught per age category. You never know what will be caught for the different age categories and all fish will be tallied for pond management purposes and for NC Biologist. -Make sure any Tagged Bass caught are recorded. Special Prizes. -JCO Drones may fly and pictures taken at weigh in tent. -Live worms available for purchase at the office and basic tackle. Artificial baits and Live baits can be used. The Dam/ road is the access road to the tent sites. We will try to keep traffic limited during the hours of the tournament but please do not block up the road in case someone has to get out. Emergency purposes. Snacks, Drinks, available for purchase at the Office with our Beckham. The Lunch Box Food Truck will be on site with lots of yummy food options! The Fountaintown VFD may be on site with safety guidelines and for medical help. Prizes Will be sponsored and we will have those lists soon! Camping is encouraged but not required. Campsites (RV and Tent) and Cabin Reservations available at www.junipercreekoutfitters.com