WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The City of Weston is reeling in anglers of all ages for its Carp Fishing Tournament this weekend along the West Fork River and its tributaries below Stonewall Dam.

The event is held in conjunction with West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days, which allows participants to compete without a fishing license. All participants must be at least 15 years old or accompanied by an adult to register for the competition.

"All weekend it is free fishing weekend for West Virginia, so you don't have to have a license this weekend to fish. So, it’s a great opportunity to come out and catch a carp,” the City of Weston Parks and Recreation Director and Assistant City Clerk, Laura Anderson, said.

The competition is a live catch-and-release tournament, and all carp must be weighed live b

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