Double the Catch: second of Tidioute’s annual back to back fishing tournaments is Saturday
Second of Tidioute’s annual back to back fishing tournaments is Saturday
Photos submitted to the Times Observer The 30th George R. Jones Memorial Walleye-Bass Fishing Tournament will be Saturday, Oct. 3. Jones served on the state Fish Commission for 29 years.
Volunteers at the 67th annual PA State Fishing Tournament, held recently along the Allegheny River in Tidioute, are pictured.
The Tidioute Community Charter School band is led by Mark Robinault, during a parade held before the recent PA State Fishing Tournament in Tidioute.
2026 PA State Fishing Tournament winners are, from left, Justin Drukenbrod, third place; Walt Stover, second place; and Andy Severns, first place.
Kids derby winners at the recently held 67th annual PA State Fishing Tournament along the Allegheny River in Tidioute are, from left, Kris Summerville, third place; Killian Reynolds, second place; and Remington Johnson, first place.
Photos submitted to the Times Observer The 30th George R. Jones Memorial Walleye-Bass Fishing Tournament will be Saturday, Oct. 3. Jones served on the state Fish Commission for 29 years.
Volunteers at the 67th annual PA State Fishing Tournament, held recently along the Allegheny River in Tidioute, are pictured.
The Tidioute Community Charter School band is led by Mark Robinault, during a parade held before the recent PA State Fishing Tournament in Tidioute.
2026 PA State Fishing Tournament winners are, from left, Justin Drukenbrod, third place; Walt Stover, second place; and Andy Severns, first place.
Kids derby winners at the recently held 67th annual PA State Fishing Tournament along the Allegheny River in Tidioute are, from left, Kris Summerville, third place; Killian Reynolds, second place; and Remington Johnson, first place.
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Fishing the Allegheny River in Tidioute offers one of the best public launches in the county boasting about a great diversity of species that draws people from all over the region for back-to-back weekends each fall.
While the PA State Fishing Tournament was held last weekend for its 67th year, a 30-year tradition on the river continues this Saturday, Oct. 3, along the Allegheny in Tidioute. The George R. Jones Jr. Waterways Conservation Officer Memorial Walleye-Bass Fishing Tournament honors the man who served as the Pennsylvania Fish Commission Waterways Patrolman from 1967 to 1996 in Warren and Venango counties.
The public is welcome at weigh-in from 4 to 5 p.m. Call 854-210-5660 to register your team. Email grjtournament@gmail.com
Results from the 2026 PA State Fishing Tournament winners: third place: Justin Drukenbrod – 23.65 lbs (6 Bass/2 Walleye); 2nd Place: Walt Stover – 25.91 lbs. (6 Bass/6 Walleye); and 1st Place: Andy Severns- 28.02 lbs. (6 Bass/2 Walleye).
The kids derby had 31 participants and the winners are: 3rd place Kius Summerville with 36.5 inches, 2nd place Killian Reynolds with 37 inches, and 1st place Remington Johnson with 38 inches.
Volunteers from the weekend long event include community members who make this tournament and all that goes along with it possible. A special congratulations to two outstanding Tidioute community members, Dakota Gourley and Kim Wolford Rafalski on being presented the 2026 Community Service Award for their dedicated service to the Tidioute community.
The parade added to the festivities, attracting many from the region to experience the small town charm of a community of people working together year after year to make the weekend a family fun experience for everyone.
1st Place Float: Tidioute Community Charter School, 2nd Place Float: Moosewood Creek Cafe,
3rd Place Float: First Presbyterian Church, Best Jr. Drill Team: Molly Dies Dance Express, Best Band: Tidioute Community Charter School, Best Pumper: West Hickory VFD, Best Brush Truck: West Hickory VFD, Best Tanker: Tidioute Area VFD, Best Rescue: Tidioute Area VFD, Best Ambulance: Tidioute Area VFD, Furthest Traveled: West Hickory VFD, Best Classic Car: Ground Zero- Warren Shippee, Best Motorized Unit: Loretta Johnson, Best Team Saddle: Skylar Daelhousen & Dave Pieper, Best Single Saddle: Alissa Chess, Judges Choice: Zem Zem Shrine Calliope.