For the 67th time, the quiet town of Tidioute will open its doors to present the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament. The tournament is open to the general public without a fee. This tournament was initiated in 1959 by a group of local fishermen and has grown through the years to become one of the largest multi-species fishing contests in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania.

The tournament fishing begins this year on Saturday September 25th at 12:01am and continues until 8:00pm. All fish must be registered at Tournament Headquarters between 5:00am and 8:00pm on Saturday. Qualifying anglers will then be assigned a referee who will accompany them on Sunday. Sunday fishing hours will begin at 5:00am and will end at 2:30pm. All fish must be registered by 2:30pm SHARP on Sunday September 26th. Top prizes on Sunday will be a trophy designating the King or Queen of Pennsylvania Anglers and $1000.00.

The Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament is proud to announce for the 38th year, the return of the Catch and Release Program. The rules and regulations regarding this program will be added as a file in this group.

Our championship tournament not only includes 60 miles of the beautiful Allegheny River, but also the waters of the Kinzua and Tionesta Dams. Stories have been told and fish have been caught to support the size and virility of the fish in this area and fish in this area. These extended boundaries give optimum versatility to every angler as all types of fishing are welcomed in this tournament. Anglers who prefer trolling can fish the dams, bait fishermen can drift the river, bank fishermen have over 100 miles of shoreline to choose from and fly fishermen can flog some of the best trout waters in Pennsylvania.

Our tournament offers fun for the whole family from parades, craft/goods vendors, live music, bingo, and family favorite, DOOR PRIZES!

The tournament committee and community of Tidioute, welcome everyone to enjoy our community’s fall festival.