Rapid River – The Hiawatha National Forest, together with numerous partners and volunteers, will sponsor the 26th Annual “Kids Fishing Day” on Saturday, June 10 at the Camp 7 Lake Campground in Rapid River.
This free, fun-filled day includes a casting contest, raffle prizes, minnow races, face painting, free food, and two fishing ponds for kids ages 12 and under. Professional Fisherman Greg Karch will be there with his “Backyard Bass” gear and will teach youngsters how to cast. Smokey Bear will be there as well. The first 300 children who attend will receive a free goodie bag with items donated by fishing tackle manufacturers. There will be abundant raffle prizes for the youngsters which include fishing rods, tackle boxes and other outdoor items. Free food donated by local merchants from Manistique, Escanaba, Gladstone and Rapid River will be served up by the Bay de Noc Great Lakes Sports Fishermen.
For more information, call the Forest Service office in Rapid River at 906-474-6442.
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