Mississippi DWFP to Host Youth Fishing Rodeos in Lafayette and Tunica Counties

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association, and Tunica County will host a youth fishing rodeo at Lake Patsy on Saturday, September 14. The fishing rodeo is open to youth ages 15 and under. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  Lake Patsy is located in Oxford.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and Tunica County will host a youth fishing rodeo at the Paul Battle, Jr. Arena & Exposition Center on Saturday, September 14. The fishing rodeo is open to youth ages 15 and under. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The Center is located on Highway 61 in Tunica.

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 area is well stocked with catfish to make it easier for participants to catch fish.  This rodeo is a great way for a family to spend quality time together.

Those seeking additional information may call Bruce Jenkins at (662) 840-5172 or the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau at (601) 432-2200.

For more information regarding fishing in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating or call us at (601) 432-2212. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline.

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.).