Kid's Fishing Derby June 11 - Atterbury

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Just in from the DNR:

Atterbury hosts Kid's Fishing Derby on June 11
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Hoosiers do not need a fishing license on June 11 and 12

Catch a smile this June 11 at Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area's 12th annual
Kids' Fishing Derby. The festivities at Stone Arch Lake will include a free
morning fishing derby, fly tying and casting demonstrations and more.

Programs run from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fishing tackle prizes will be awarded in
a fishing contest for kids between two and 16 years old.

Children who have rods and tackle should bring their own equipment. A
limited amount of loaner equipment will be available. Bait and snacks will
be provided. Fishing will be from the bank. An adult should accompany all
children.

The Kids' Fishing Derby celebrates Indiana's Free Fishing Weekend. Hoosier
adults do not need a license to fish Indiana public waters on June 11 and
12. (Children under the age of 17 do not need a license at any time.)
Although no license is needed, all other fishing regulations are still in
effect. For more information, call the Atterbury property office at
812/526-2051.

Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area is west of Edinburgh. Stone Arch Lake is on
the west side of Atterbury FWA along Stone Arch Road. To reach the site from
US Highway 31, turn west on Hospital Road and north on Stone Arch Road. From
Nineveh, travel east on Hospital Road and north on Stone Arch Road. Property
maps are available at the office on Hospital Road.

Atterbury FWA map and information:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publications/att.htm

Fun tips on getting kids interested in fishing:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/fish/fishing/bobber.htm