Winston-Salem lists Salem Lake fishing tournament and Night Paddles for July 31

Winston-Salem residents have two Salem Lake options Friday evening, July 31, with a fishing tournament and a separate paddle-under-the-stars program on the city calendar.

The Catfish Pier Tournament is scheduled for 6 to 11 p.m. at Salem Lake Park, 815 Salem Lake Road. The city lists entry at $30 per person, cash only, and says participants may fish with three rods plus one rod in reserve. The calendar gives 336-650-7677 as the contact number.

Night Paddles follows from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the same Salem Lake address. Participants may bring a kayak or rent one from the marina. The city lists the personal-launch fee at $20 and kayak rental at $25; registration is required.

The programs overlap for part of the evening, so residents planning to attend should account for the separate start times, registration requirement and cash-only tournament entry. Weather, lake conditions or capacity could affect the programs, and the city calendar is the best place to check for updates before leaving.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Winston-Salem's July 31, 2026 calendar listings for the Catfish Pier Tournament and Night Paddles, checked July 30, 2026. The accompanying art is an original illustrative graphic and does not depict the actual event or participants.