Kids 14 and under are invited to come to Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 2, for a chance at the 10,000 pounds of channel catfish that will be planted for the event. Admission is FREE, along with all tackle, bait and instruction [limit 1 fish per child]. Kids can even have their catfish cleaned for free.
Since this is a "kids only" lake, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Expert local anglers will be on hand as coaches. There will be a separate area for the littlest anglers, age 1 to 5.
There will be plenty of rods and reels available to use free, but all are encouraged to bring their own. Bring your favorite "secret" catfish bait, but please, no lead sinkers at Horseshoe Lake. With all that help and all those fish, it will be the closest thing to a guaranteed "first fish" for the little ones. To donate, volunteer, or for more information, call 530-891-4757. A great time is sure to be had by all!
** "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs" is a program of the American Sportfishing Association
Contacts:
Steve Carson
2007 HOFNOD Media Relations Director
2581 Cal Park Dr. #245
Chico, CA 95928
530-893-5735
scarson@sunset.net
Pete Giampaoli
2007 HOFNOD Chairman
901 Bruce Road, suite 280
Chico, CA 95928
530-891-4757