Area families, along with others throughout the state, will head off the Brookhaven Hansel King Sportsplex later this month with their poles, bait and stringers to participate in a unique fishing rodeo hosted by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP).
MDWFP is inviting anglers 15 and younger to youth fishing rodeos across the state. These events are free and provide the opportunity for young anglers to fish in a lake that is well-stocked with catfish. Brookhaven’s fishing rodeo will be on March 23.
“Families are invited to come enjoy quality time together in a safe environment,” MDWFP officials say.
The pond at Hansel King Sportsplex is part of a Community Fish Assistance Program with MDWFP. The pond is open daily to people who are 14 years old or younger and disabled persons of any age. Anglers can find bass, bream and catfish in the stocked pond. Daily limits are 10 for bream, five for catfish, 0 for bass and all other species are under the statewide bag limit.