#07–127 April 30, 2007
Youth fishing events scheduled around S.C.
The
S.C. Department of Natural Resources will host a (PDF required)
series of youth fishing
events around the state in May and June. Check individual events as age
requirements for sites vary.
Accompanied by an adult, all youth can enjoy a day of fishing at a South
Carolina water body. All sites are also barrier-free. Refreshments will be
provided, and children will be awarded prizes at the event. There will be
educational opportunities for families to learn more about fish and fishing
in the Palmetto State.
The goal of DNR’s SC Reel Kids program is to help children learn about and
enjoy their natural environment. As an SC Reel Kid, children will do more
than just go fishing. They will work toward goals like catching their first
fish, learning about fish and improving fish habitats. Each child will
receive a reward for each goal completed. SC Reel Kids is a free program for
parents and children or families.
The state Department of Natural Resources’
SC Reel Kids aquatic education
program is supported with federal Sportfish Restoration Funds, which returns
money to state natural resources agencies from excise taxes on fishing
equipment for conservation projects and habitat protection and restoration.
Youth fishing events scheduled around South Carolina include:
 | Darlington County - June 2 - 9:00 a.m. - Dargan's Pond Fishing Rodeo -
call 843-661-4766
|
| Edgefield - May 12 - 9am-Noon - Jimmy Shay Youth Fishing Rodeo Lick
Fork Lake - call 864-654-1671 ext 18
|
| Goose Creek - May 5 - 9:00 a.m. - Goose Creek Police Department - call
843-953-9307
|
| Greer - June 16 - 9am-Noon - The Greenville Youth Fishing Rodeo Cannon
Lake - call 864-654-1671 ext 18
|
| Kershaw County - May 19 - 6:00 a.m. - Lake Wateree Fishing Rodeo –
call 843-661-4766
|
| Lancaster County - May 19 - 8:00 a.m. - Sunrise Lake Fishing Rodeo -
call 843-661-4766
|
| Ninety-Six - May 5 - 9am-Noon - Star Fort Youth Fishing Rodeo - call
864-654-1671 ext 18
|
| Salem -May 19 9am-Noon The Oconee County Youth Fishing Rodeo - The
Piedmont Forestry Education Center - call 864-654-1671 ext 18
|
| Union - May 19 - 9am-Noon - The Union County Youth Fishing Rodeo the
Veteran’s
Park - call 864-654-1671 ext 18
|
| West Columbia - June 2 - 9:00 a.m. - Styx Pond – Fish Hatchery Road -
call 803-734-4303
|
| York County – May 12 - 8:00 a.m. - Draper WMA Fishing Rodeo - call
843-661-4766 |
