Bayou Country Sports Park to host Spring Fishing Event!

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LDWF along with Get Out & Fish! will host a Spring Fishing Event at the Bayou Country Sports Park in Houma on May 6, 2023! The free competition is open to youth and adults, with the first 100 youth registrants receiving a free goody bag.


 

The pond will be stocked with adult channel catfish prior to the event. Participants are allowed to keep what they catch. The day of fun will also include raffle prizes, lots of fishing activities, and lunch (while supplies last).

 

Participants must provide their own fishing gear, bait, tackle and cooler. Participants 18 and older must possess a valid Louisiana fishing license. The itinerary is as follows:

  • Registration: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
  • Fishing/Weigh-In: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
  • Activities: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
  • Lunch: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
  • Awards Ceremony – 11:30 a.m.

 

The Bayou Country Sports Park is located at 4374 Highway 311 in Houma. 


 

For anglers looking to sharpen their skills, LDWF is hosting a Beginner Catfishing course as part of the Fishing Course Series at the Bayou Country Sports Park site on May 6th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Participants can register for this courses at www.LouisianaOutdoors.com/events.

 

The Get Out & Fish! Program is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF). The LAWFF was formed to provide a means for individuals and corporations to become partners with the Department and Commission in the challenge of conserving Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries resources.

 

The Get Out &Fish! Program is funded by the Sport Fish Restoration Fund, a USFWS grant program that provides grant funds to the states, the District of Columbia and insular areas fish and wildlife agencies for fishery projects, boating access and aquatic education.


 

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries manages and protects Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. LDWF receives no state general funding and depends on license sales as a major funding source. Help us protect your hunting and fishing heritage while preserving habitat, wildlife, and aquatic resources by purchasing your license at www.wlf.la.gov. To receive email or text alerts signup here.

 

Pre-register online here. For more information contact Danica Williams at 504-628-7282.