2021 Meskwaki Heavyweight Catfish Tournament

2021 Meskwaki Heavyweight Catfish Tournament

  • Saturday, June 19, 11 AM – 12 PM
  • Sunday, June 20, 11 AM – 12 PM
  • Meskwaki Powwow Grounds, Tama IA

Meskwaki anglers of all ages are invited to participate! No pre-registration required and at no cost! This event is open to tribal members and descendants – fishing laws apply

Participants may catch their fish anywhere in the Sate of Iowa, but failure to appear before 12 PM, noon, for weigh-in on June 20 will result in disqualification.

Details for tournament:

  • You must register between 11 AM to 12 PM  on Saturday, June 19 at the Meskwaki Powwow Grounds.
  • Tournament will begin and end at the Meskwaki Powwow Grounds.
  • You must bring your fish to weigh-in between 11 AM to 12 PM on Sunday, June 20.
  • Fish must be living at weigh-in. Dead fish will result in a .5 pound weight reduction from angler’s total combined weight.
  • All baits allowed, but the fish must be caught with rod and reel.
  • Winner will be determined by the highest combined weight for a 5 fish limit.
  • Winner will be announced following the completion of weigh-ins!

The catfish tournament winner will receive the custom 2021 Meskwaki Catfish Heavyweight Belt and undisputed glory!

*Alternate dates: June 26-27

Contact MNPD Conservation Officer Caleb Boyles at (641) 481-5916 or by email, [email protected], with any questions.

Hosted by the Meskwaki Nation Police Department

Flyer for Meskwaki Heavyweight Catfish Tournament