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Tourneys & Free Fishing Days with LBL GOLDEN POND, KY - The Special Population Fishing Tournament takes place at the pond located at Golden Pond Visitor Center in Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, Saturday, June 13. Registration begins at 8:30am and fishing is from 9am until 12pm. This special event, sponsored by Kentucky Lake Bass Club, is designed to develop the fishing skills of children and adults who are physically and/or mentally challenged. Pre-registration and medical release is required. For more information call 270-924-2046. "This is a fun day for the volunteers, parents, caregivers, and especially the anglers,” commented Bob Strode with Kentucky Lake Bass Club. “Fishing is a great way to get outside and make memories!" Enjoy other fishing events coming to LBL including National Fishing Week Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7. During this weekend, no license is required of residents or nonresidents to fish any Kentucky waters. Saturday, June 6, is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee and residents or nonresidents of any age may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. In addition, ages 15 and younger may fish free June 6 through June 12. All other regulations remain in effect. "Free fishing days provide a great opportunity to teach children water safety and the basics of fishing, allowing them to create memories to last a lifetime, and hopefully experience the excitement of catching fish! It also makes us more aware of our natural environment," stated Gary Hawkins, Recreation Specialist at LBL. Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. You can find out more about “Friends of LBL” at www.friendsoflbl.org. (June 1, 2009) | |
