Children’s fishing tourney set for June 2

Children ages 5 to 15 can test their fishing skills in a fishing tournament from 8 to 11 a.m. June 2 at South Lakes Park’s east pond, 4302 SW 119.

“The tournament is a wonderful opportunity to discover fishing on one of the city’s ‘Close to Home’ fishing waters,” said Bob Martin, Oklahoma City’s fisheries biologist.

Only children will be allowed to fish during the tournament. Adults may help the children and must have a city fishing permit and state fishing license, unless exempt.

Prizes will be awarded for the smallest, largest and most fish caught during the tournament. Tagged fish also will be available to catch for prizes.

Tags will only be honored during the tournament. Participants must obey all Oklahoma City and state fishing regulations.

Largemouth bass caught during the tournament must me immediately returned to the water.

The children’s fishing tournament is offered as part of the Parks and Recreation Department’s fisheries management program, operated from the City’s H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery, 10940 N Meridian Ave.

For required advance registration, go to okc.gov/parksignup and search Event ID 13570, or call 297-1426.

Participants must be accompanied by an adult and provide their own rods, reels, bait and tackle.