Go fish! Kisatchie National Forest announces upcoming youth fishing derbies
Four free youth fishing derbies will be held in the Kisatchie National Forest for children ages 2 through 12.
The USDA Forest Service will stock the lakes with fish to increase the odds of making a catch prior to the derbies.
Children must bring their own fishing gear, bait, chairs, sunscreen and water. Adults may assist children in casting but are not allowed to reel in the fish.
Several organizations, including area bass clubs and sheriff's departments, partner with the Kisatchie’s Ranger Districts to provide and sponsor special gifts for derby participants.
Dates, locations and registrations, if required, may be found at www.fs.usda.gov.
May 20: Fullerton Lake in Vernon Parish. The fishing derby, hosted by the Calcasieu Ranger District, will start at 7 a.m. No registration is required.
June 3: Stuart Lake in Grant Parish. Fishing derby hosted by the Catahoula Ranger District is limited to the first 250 participants. Registration is required. Submit forms by May 30. Registration forms can be picked up at the District office in Bentley or find online. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and fishing starts at 8:45 a.m.
June 3: Bombing Range Pond in Winn Parish. Check-in for derby hosted by Winn Ranger District starts at 7:30 a.m., fishing starts at 8 a.m. and will conclude by at 10 a.m. Limited to the first 150 participants. Registration forms due by May 26. Registration forms can be picked up at the District office in Winnfield or online.
June 10: Kincaid Lake west end boat launch in Rapides Parish. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. No registration required.
For more information, visit the U.S. Forest Service - Kisatchie National Forest Facebook page, the Kisatchie National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/kisatchie or call the Kisatchie National Forest at (318)473-7160.
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