(Alabama, NY) -- To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is hosting its 16th Annual Youth Fishing Derby, on Saturday, June 2. Fishing is from 8 am to 12 noon at Ringneck Marsh, off Oak Orchard Ridge Road. The free event is open to youths 17 years old and under, no experience necessary. At the activities tent you can also make a Food Chain; look at pond life through the microscope or Test Your Fish IQ. A casting contest, an awards ceremony, and door prizes will round out a fun day of fishing.
On-site registration starts at 7:30 am. There is no pre-registration nor reservations required. Just show up, sign up and pick up your free fishing grab bag (while supplies last). Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish caught in three age categories: 6 years and under, 7-12 and 13-17 years. Bring your own tackle and a lunch. If this is your first time, some bait and fishing gear will be available to borrow. A complete list of derby rules is available on our website: http://iroquoisnwr.fws.gov or by calling 585/948-5445.
The Fishing Derby is sponsored by the Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Inc and is also registered as a Wal-mart Kids All American Fishing Derby event.
National Fishing and Boating Week’s mission is to raise awareness of the opportunities benefits and values associated with boating and fishing participation and stewardship of our aquatic resources. National Fishing and Boating Week is administered by the Recreational Boating and Fishing. For more information on the national celebration contact the National Fishing Week website at: www.nationalfishingandboatingweek.org.
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For further information contact: Iroquois NWR, 1101 Casey Road, Basom, NY 14013 or call (585) 948-5445.
Boy fishing at the Derby
16th Annual Youth Fishing Derby
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