Mississippi DWFP & the Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce to Host Youth Fishing Rodeo

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a youth fishing rodeo at the Coahoma County Expo Center on Saturday, June 8. The fishing rodeo is open to youth 12 years and under. On-site registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., although pre-registration at the Chamber of Commerce office is preferred.  Fishing will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The fishing rodeo is being held in conjunction with the 30th Annual Delta Jubilee in Clarksdale.  This festival will feature additional family-oriented activities over a 2-day period. The Coahoma County Expo Center is located at 1150 Wildcat Drive in Clarksdale.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, catfish bait, and stringers.

MDWFP fishing rodeos offer a quality fishing experience for young anglers in a controlled and safe environment. The rodeo pond is well stocked with catfish to make it easier for participants to catch fish.  This event is a great way for a family to spend quality time together.

Those seeking additional information may call the Chamber of Commerce office at (662) 627-7337 or the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau at (601) 432-2200. Rodeo applications and rules may be downloaded at www.clarksdale-ms.com/jubilee.

For more information regarding fishing in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating  or call us at (601) 432-2212.

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.).