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  The Lake Committee would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Lake Caroline Catfish Tournament.
We had 31 teams register, with 21 teams weighing in fish and pulling a total of 1,496 pounds of catfish out of the lake. The winning team weighed 435 pounds, and the largest catfish of the day tipped the scales at 11.57 pounds.
While the competition was exciting, what stood out even more was the incredible sense of community. Families gathered around the weigh in, neighbors visited with one another, children proudly brought fish to the scales, and volunteers worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly.
One of the highlights of the tournament continues to be our youth involvement. Watching young anglers spend the day outdoors, learning to fish, competing alongside family and friends, and taking pride in their catch is exactly what this event is all about. We hope these experiences create lifelong memories and encourage the next generation to enjoy and care for our lake.
Removing catfish through our annual tournament, along with our commercial fishing program, helps maintain a healthy fish population and supports the long term health of the lake for everyone who enjoys it.
The Lake Committee would also like to recognize the many volunteers whose hard work made this event possible. Their willingness to give their time ensured everything from registration and weigh in to data entry and fish distribution ran efficiently and safely. We truly could not have done it without them.
Planning is already underway for the 2027 Lake Caroline Catfish Tournament. We are already discussing new ideas and ways to make next year's event even bigger and better while continuing to encourage more families, neighbors, and young anglers to participate.
Thank you again to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this year's tournament. We are fortunate to have a lake that brings so many people together and offers opportunities for recreation, fellowship, and making memories. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the water next year!
2026 Tournament Winners
Team Total Weight
1st Place – Daniel Sowers – 435 lbs.
2nd Place – Scott Kirk – 205 lbs.
3rd Place – Steve Olsen – 120 lbs.
Largest Catfish
1st Place – Matt Wilkenson – 11.57 lbs.
2nd Place – JT Artman – 5.22 lbs.
3rd Place – Paige Lofton – 5.20 lbs.
Ladies Largest Catfish
1st Place – Paige Lofton – 5.20 lbs.
Largest Youth Catfish
1st Place – JT Artman – 5.22 lbs.
2nd Place – Sam Foster Polles – 4.25 lbs.
3rd Place – Bodhi Kirk – 4.21 lbs.
Smallest Youth Catfish
1st Place – Bodhi Kirk – 1.2 oz.
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July 30 - .60 inches below full pool
July 23 - .36 inches above full pool
For past lake levels Click Here for the Lakes Page then select Lake Level.
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August 3 - Finance Committee Meeting
August 7 - Wine Group
August 13 - Hummingbird Book Club
August 15 - Wakeboard Camp
August 18 - Garden Club
August 20 - Board Meeting
*Watch News Notes for details on these special events. See Weekly Events for events held weekly.
Weekly Events
Bridge Club
Join us Tuesdays from 1-4 pm at Martinique. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Canasta Open Play
Join us Wednesdays from 1-3 pm at Martinique. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Please bring a deck of cards and beverage of choice.
Ladies of Lake Caroline Committee Meetings
Thursdays between 10am and 5pm at the Martinique clubhouse
Ladies Water Aerobics
Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9-10 am at the Bellevue Pool
Mahjong
Join us on Mondays from 1-3 pm and the first, third and fourth Thursdays from 6-8 pm at the Martinique Clubhouse.
For more information on these events, please contact the office.
Pool Information:
Pools are open 8am to 8pm
Pool closure schedule:
Martinique -closed Monday
Bellevue -closed Tuesday
Whispering Pines -closed Wednesday
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