Mississippi Visitor Education Center at Enid Lake to Host Youth Fishing Rodeo

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is hosting a youth fishing rodeo at the VEC adjacent to Enid Lake on Saturday, May 18. The fishing rodeo is open to youth 15 years and under; registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, catfish bait, and stringers.

The rodeos offer a quality fishing experience for younger anglers in a controlled and safe environment. The rodeo pond is well stocked with catfish to make it easier for participants to catch fish. Participants will also have the opportunity to test their bowfishing skills in a presentation by the Bowfishing Association of Mississippi (BAM).

Those seeking additional information can call the VEC at (662) 563-8068 or the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau at (601) 432-2200. The VEC is part of the MDWFP’s North Mississippi Fish Hatchery, located at Exit 233 east off I-55.

For more information regarding fishing in Mississippi, visit our website at http://www.mdwfp.com or call us at (601) 432-2400.

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.).