Take A Kid Fishing Day - event details

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Format

This one-day event located at Lafreniere Park shelter 6, will include live weigh-in competition for youth (under 13). Kids will compete for the largest fish caught in the park for the categories: Perch/Bream, Bass, Catfish and Misc.

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Along with the fishing, there will be access to the Swamp Zone which has interactive games, arts & crafts, Back Yard Bass, Inflatable Jump Zone, great food and more.

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RAIN OR SHINE

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Dates & Times

One day event on Sunday, April 14th, 2024

Registration : ANYTIME AFTER WE SETUP THE REGISTRATION TABLE
Fishing Times: ANYTIME BEFORE THE WEIGH IN STOPS AT 3:00PM
Food : starts at 11:30 am 

Awards: 3:15 pm

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Rodeo Participation

Early Registration (ends April 1st)
Youth (13 and under): $15/ person  - Includes Entry to Rodeo and Family Fish Fest, T-shirt, Access to Swamp Zone, Food & Beverages
Companion (non-fishing): $10/ person  - Includes Entry to Family Fish Fest, Access to Swamp Zone, Food & Beverages.  Please note, a non-fishing companion does not receive a T-shirt.

 Late Registration (after April 2nd) & Walk-up
Youth (under 13): $20/ person  - Includes Entry to Rodeo, T-shirt (shirt color and availability not guaranteed if registration after April 30th), and Family Fish Fest, Access to Swamp Zone, Food & Beverages).

 

Adult (14+) 50/50
$20/person (includes Entry to Rodeo and Family Fish Fest, Food & Beverages) Please note, a Adult 50/50 participant does not receive a T-shirt.  All participants 18 years and older should have a Louisiana fishing license.  

Please see the following link to obtain a fishing license:  https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits

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Bait will be available, but fishing equipment will be limited. We encourage you to bring the fishing equipment needed for your fishing efforts.

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Prizes

Kids’ Division (13 and under) 
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Place trophies will be awarded for largest: Perch/Bream, Bass, Catfish and Misc. 

 

Adult 50/50 (ages 14+)
Adult with largest fish caught at Lafreniere Park day of event splits the pot 50/50.

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