BUILDING STRONGER MINDS AND GREATER CHARACTER.

Riley’s Catch is a nonprofit challenging students to build greater character, stronger minds, and bigger faith through fishing and the outdoors.

Two boys with a fish
A boy with a big bass
Two boys, wearing Riley's Catch jerseys, holding two basses.
Life of Impact experience
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The Riley's Catch team huddled in prayer
LATEST EVENT

2023 Riley's Cup

See all the action including family, fun, and fishing at the 2023 Riley's Cup.
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Tournament & Team

Riley's Cup

The Riley's Cup, in its 7th year, is a world class fishing experience connecting people and communities across the Carolinas and beyond! This tournament brings together high school, college, and local anglers to connect and fish in one tournament.

Riley's Catch Team

Riley’s Catch participates in 5 North Carolina High School B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments each year with the goal of qualifying for the Bassmaster High School National Championship. The team was founded in 2012 on the four pillars: Fun, Friendship, Faith, and Fishing.

Become a volunteer!

Interested in getting involved? We have lots of ways that you can make an impact.
Riley’s Catch strives to offer each and every student the chance to become a better fisherman, build a stronger character, and truly be part of something bigger than themselves.

The Riley’s Catch fishing team is a high school fishing team founded from the tragic death of Riley Laymon. A week before Riley passed, he wrote a letter to his athletic director about starting a fishing team at his high school. Riley foresaw a nationally competitive fishing team, one with an inviting culture that brings students together by creating a fun, safe place to belong.

Mission

To challenge students to build greater character, stronger minds, and bigger faith through fishing and the outdoors.

Vision

To be the most connected fishing community in the country.