June 9, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A total of 97 youngsters up to age 15 participated in the annual Pea Ridge Kids Fishing Rodeo held Saturday at the big pond in the Pea Ridge Wildlife Management Area as part of Free Fishing Day in Tennessee.
Snacks, soft drinks, and prizes were made available to the kids.
Jadyn Young had the most success of any angler in the Fishing Rodeo Saturday.
Free Fishing Day is held each year in June to give anyone an opportunity to fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy recreational option. Children ages 15 and younger may continue to fish without a license through Friday, June 15