The Lake Fork Sportsman Association hosts its 8th annual Lake Fork Catfish Classic, Saturday and Sunday at Oak Ridge Marina near the Highway 154 Bridge.

This event is for the entire family and is growing in popularity each year. On Friday from 3-9 p.m. contestants can register and sign in at Oak Ridge.

Saturday morning from 5:30-7 a.m., contestants can check in and register. Fishing starts at 6 a.m., but no fishing is allowed until registration and check-in is completed. There will be seven hourly payouts throughout each day's competition. Each hour, four places will be paid each hour consisting of first at $400, second at $300, third at $200 and fourth at $100.

Anglers can weigh in as needed and have chances to win multiple cash prizes. There are divisions for top female angler, top kids and top seniors. The entire family can fish together and simultaneously be going for different prizes. Top female angler, top kid and senior will all win $250 for their work.

There is also a $500 bonus check for anyone weighing in a lake record of any species. Overall winners will also receive cash prizes. First place overall will receive $5,000, second $2,000, third $1,000 all the way down to the seventh place angler receiving $100.

For more information, check out lakeforksa.com.