Northshore Conifer posted on April 18, 2010 15:04
Fairview-Riverside State Park will host Bait-N-Wait, a fishing derby for children on Saturday, May 22nd from 8 a.m. until noon. Bring some bait with your rod and reel and join the fun! During the event, participate in the casting competition where prizes will be awarded in different age categories for most points scored. A Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries educator will be onsite at the official “weigh & measure” station and at the end of the derby will award prizes for several categories. Please call to pre-register for the derby.
The fishing derby is free with park admission of $1 per person; seniors aged 62+ or children under 3 are admitted free of charge. Fairview-Riverside State Park is located one mile east of Madisonville in St. Tammany Parish. The site includes camping, a day-use picnic area on the banks of the Tchefuncte River and Otis HouseMuseum. To pre-register for the derby or for more information, call 985-792-4652 locally or toll free 1-888-677-3247.