Contact: Carol Weyant, Fish and Wildlife, phone: (302) 739-9913
or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, phone: (302) 739-9902

Kids Invited to Cast a Line in Youth Fishing Tournament June 10; Anglers of All Ages Can Freshwater Fish Without License June 10 and 11

As part of its activities for National Fishing Week, June 3 through 11, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its 20th annual youth fishing tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday June 10 at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro, Wyoming Pond in Town Park, Wyoming, and at the Lums Pond State Park dog training area in Bear.

The fishing event is for youths ages 4 to 15. An adult must accompany those under age 12 and contestants must bring their own fishing equipment. There is no entry fee and the tournament is free and open to the public. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: 4 to 7, 8 to 11 and 12 to 15.

The tournament was established to introduce youth to the sport of fishing and to teach the catch and release approach to conservation. “Since the tournament’s first year in ’86, the event has grown tremendously and has exposed more than 200 youths to sport fishing,” said Carol Weyant, Division of Fish and Wildlife.

In addition to the fishing tournament celebrating National Fishing Week, the Division has designated Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11 as free fishing days when anyone may fish in Delaware’s non-tidal waters without a fishing license.

For more information or to register for the tournament, call 302-739-9913 or visit www.fw.delaware.gov/Info/YouthFishing.htm.
 

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