Mississippi DWFP To Host “Lure You to the Lake” at Elvis Presley Lake

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau and Tupelo Parks and Recreation are hosting a free family fishing day at Elvis Presley Lake on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

The day will begin with a fishing rodeo for youth ages 15 and under. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.  The rodeo will offer a quality fishing experience for youth anglers in a controlled and safe environment. A small area will be well-stocked with catfish to make it easier for participants to catch fish. This event is a great way for families to spend quality time together. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, catfish bait, and stringers. Activities will include games, booths, educational displays, face painting, and clothesline art. Lunches will be provided for youth participants.

There will be no charge for the event and family members can fish in the stocked area after the rodeo.  Fishing fees will be waived for the day. Several fish will have tags with values up to $100.

For additional information please contact Tupelo Parks and Recreation at 662-841-6440, the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau Jackson Office at 601-432-2400, or Sherry Hazelwood at 601-562-9696.

For more information regarding fishing in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating or call us at 601-432-2200.

Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), formerly known as the Mississippi Game & Fish Commission, is an agency of the government of the U.S. state ofMississippi responsible for programs protecting Mississippi fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, as well as administering all state parks; it has its headquarters in Jackson. The agency issues hunting and fishing licenses, advises on habitat protection, and sponsors public education programs. It is also responsible for enforcement of Mississippi's fish and game laws. It is separate from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, which is the governing body for the state's natural salt-water resources and law enforcement thereof (i.e. Gulf of Mexico, ocean-going vessels, etc.).