Area families are invited to celebrate the outdoors by visiting one of Lauderdale County’s outdoor attractions while nurturing future outdoors enthusiasts as the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks hosts its Youth Fishing Rodeo at Dunn’s Falls.
With lines hitting the water at 9 a.m., the youth fishing rodeo allows children under 15 to fish in a well-stocked lake and practice the sport while learning more about conservation and respect for Mississippi’s outdoor spaces. MDWFP staff make sure there are also plenty of hungry fish to catch as well.
Saturday’s rodeo is open for children age 2-15, and will run from 9-11 a.m. There is no cost to take part in the rodeo, but families will need to provide their own bait, rods and tackle. Prizes will be awarded.
MDWFP hosts youth fishing rodeos at different locations throughout the state each year to introduce children to the great outdoors.
Dunn’s Falls, located in southern Lauderdale County, is the site of a 65-foot waterfall that was once used to power a mill for local grain. The site is now a park managed by Pat Harrison Waterway District, as well as a natural refuge area. The park is a popular spot for sightseeing, picnicking, camping and hiking.
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