Tahquamenon Falls State Park and Paradise Recreational Sports are
hosting a "GO-Get Outdoors" fishing tournament on the Tahquamenon
River on May 15-17.
Prizes for the longest walleye and longest pike will be a Penn rod
and reel combination. The fish caught must be checked daily at
Paradise Recreation Sports, and final check-in will be at noon on
Saturday, May 17. There is no entry fee or pre-registration for this
tournament. However, entrants must possess a valid Michigan fishing
license.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park is located at 41382 W. M-123, 12 miles
west of Paradise. The River Mouth access site for the Tahquamenon
River is on M-123, only five miles south of Paradise. For more
information about this event, contact the park at 906-492-3415 or call
Paradise Recreation Sports at 906-492-3640.
Reservations for camping can be made on-line at
www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling 800-44-PARKS.
All motor vehicles entering a park or recreation area must display
a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the entrance. Cost
is $24 for resident annual and $6 for resident daily. A non-resident
annual is $29 and a non-resident daily is $8.
