# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎣 Upper James Catfish Series 🎣
Tournament Championship!!! 
• Heaviest weight of two flathead catfish  50$ main pot

🐷Side Pots 
• Biggest Blue 10$ entry
• Biggest Channel Catfish 10$ entry pot

All tournaments are open to everyone!

Our goal is to bring anglers from across the Commonwealth together to compete, have fun, and enjoy tournament fishing.

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📋 Rules & Information
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💰 Entry Fee
• $50 per angler for main pot 

🕓 Tournament Schedule
• Check-In: Saturday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Lines Out: Sunday 8:00 AM
• Final Weigh-In: 8:30 AM sharp

🧒 Youth Division
• One biggest catfish of any 
species. 
•Anglers 18 & under fish free for the youth bracket only. We will have prizes for the youth division. 
• Youth wanting to enter the main payout must notify us at check-in.
• To donate to the youth prize division, contact the group admin.

📍 Tournament Waters
• James River only — Snowden to Scottsville.

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🎣 Rules & Guidelines
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1️⃣ Fishing Methods
• Boat, kayak, and bank fishing allowed.
• Rod-and-reel only.
• No noodling, jug lines, or unconventional methods.
• Violations result in disqualification. Second offense = 1-year ban.

Live Fish Policy
• Dead fish will not be weighed.
• Live wells strongly encouraged.
• Stringers allowed if fish are not excessively damaged.
• Fish with severe lower lip damage will be disqualified.
• Tournament staff may inspect questionable fish.

Pre-Fishing Rule
• No fishing within 24 hours of check-in except bait collection.

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📝 Registration
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• If unable to attend check-in, alternate payment arrangements may be made.
• Contact us before 10:00 AM Saturday for alternate arrangements.

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🏆 Payouts
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• 100% payout of entry fees.
• 3 places payout guaranteed. 

Any questions, feel free to ask!

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison-heights/upper-james-river-championship-for-king-of-the-upper-james/200030495104611
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Madison Heights
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 150 Rocky Hill Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
- **lat**: 37.41728
- **long**: -79.13736
- **full address**: 150 Rocky Hill Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James being held?
  - **A:** Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at 150 Rocky Hill Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James?
  - **A:** Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James is organized by Scott Stevens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Upper james River Championship for king of the Upper James sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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