05-31-2013, 09:10 PM
The entire family can hook a good time at the Kid's Carp Derby on June 1, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lahontan Reservoir. The Nevada Department of Wildlife is sponsoring the derby, and staff and volunteers will be available to teach the little ones how to drop a line.
Prizes will be awarded for the largest carp caught by children in different age categories. The Kid's Carp Derby is designed for children and is free to all participants, however a fishing license is required for those kids 12 years of age and older. Additional sponsors of the event include Scheels, Cabela's and Sportsman's Warehouse.
WHAT : Kid's Carp Derby
WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8 a.m. - noon.<br />
WHERE: Meeting place will be at Beach 1 day use area on the Fallon side of Lahontan Reservoir.
SIGN-UPS: Registration is required. Register online at ndow.org site address is http://www.ndow.org/Fish/Classes/ For more information call the Department of Wildlife at 688-1559.
AGES: Minimum 3 years of age. A parent or guardian must accompany all children under 16.
BRING: Participants are requested to provide their own tackle. A limited number of rods are available for use by those who do not have their own fishing equipment. Note: A fishing license is required for those 12 years of age and older.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW's wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen's license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. Find us on Facebook, Twitter or visit us at www.ndow.org.
Prizes will be awarded for the largest carp caught by children in different age categories. The Kid's Carp Derby is designed for children and is free to all participants, however a fishing license is required for those kids 12 years of age and older. Additional sponsors of the event include Scheels, Cabela's and Sportsman's Warehouse.
WHAT : Kid's Carp Derby
WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8 a.m. - noon.<br />
WHERE: Meeting place will be at Beach 1 day use area on the Fallon side of Lahontan Reservoir.
SIGN-UPS: Registration is required. Register online at ndow.org site address is http://www.ndow.org/Fish/Classes/ For more information call the Department of Wildlife at 688-1559.
AGES: Minimum 3 years of age. A parent or guardian must accompany all children under 16.
BRING: Participants are requested to provide their own tackle. A limited number of rods are available for use by those who do not have their own fishing equipment. Note: A fishing license is required for those 12 years of age and older.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW's wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen's license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. Find us on Facebook, Twitter or visit us at www.ndow.org.