Children aged 4 to 15 are invited to a youth fishing rodeo at the Fishing Derby Ponds at the Noxubee National Wildlife Refure beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The free event is hosted by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Friends of Noxubee Refuge, and the Louisville WalMart.
The Fishing Derby Ponds may be found by going to the Visitor Center on Bluff Lake Road, Brooksville, and following the signs to the event.
Participants are encouraged to bring fishing gear, catfish bait and stringers. However, a limited amount of fishing gear will be available.
The event is an opportunity for young anglers to fish a lake that is well stocked with catfish which are typically easy to catch. Families are invited to come enjoy quality time together in a safe environment.
For more information about the youth fishing rodeo, call Andrea Dunstan at 662-323-5548 or the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau at 601-432-2200.
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