Steve's Fishing and Adventure Farm in Walnut Hill holds its 13th catfish tournament on Saturday, October 17 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Anglers fish two marked ponds with rod and reel only, and the single heaviest fish wins a cash prize split 60, 25 and 15 percent among the top three. Men's and women's brackets award gift cards and farm merchandise.
Before you go
- Buy a $50 entry on the farm's ticket page same day sign up is allowed if space permits.
- Check in at 1201 S Highway 99 in Walnut Hill before the 7:00 AM start.
- Fish only ponds 2B and 2C with rod and reel, with no nets, traps or snagging.
- Weigh your best catch before the event ends.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-07.
Steve's Farm lists a $50 ticket on its SimpleTix page and says pre-registration is discounted. The total is a family of four at $50.
Only one prize per entry, and the tournament is catch and release.
The two tournament ponds are closed to other anglers during the event.