OPSO’s annual Youth Fishing Tournament returns

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Annual Youth Fishing Tournament kicks off September 16.

This is a free event for children ranging from ages two to 12. The deadline to register is Sept. 9.

The following is a list of rules for those wanting to participate:

• Late registrations are accepted but not guaranteed a t-shirt.
• All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
• All state and federal fishing laws must be observed
• Adults may cast and assist landing the fish for the participants in the two through six-year-old category
• Banks, piers, and private fishing ponds are allowed
• Fish must be caught during the tournament hours
• Only one fish is allowed at weigh-in, dead or alive

For more information and to register for the event, visit OPSO’s website.

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