Registration for the 2025 Bogue Chitto Youth Fishing Rodeo Opens on Monday, April 14

Calling all kids ages 4 – 15! Get your fish on at the Youth Fishing Rodeo at Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge! This event will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Jim Schmidt Boardwalk Trailhead/fishing access site at exit 11 on I-59 north in Pearl River. The rodeo is great fun for both beginner and experienced anglers. If you are new to fishing, we have fishing mentors who can assist with casting and share some helpful angling tips!

Children will enjoy a morning of bank fishing at the refuge’s fishing pond with the chance to win prizes. Fishing starts at 7:30 a.m. and finishes at 11 a.m. Participating children must be between the ages of 4 – 15, accompanied by an adult, and be able to hold their own fishing pole. Registered children receive a t-shirt, bait, and lunch for the whole family. Fishing poles rigged with tackle are available to borrow or bring your own pole. Cost to register is $10 per child. Financial aid is available to assist with registration fee. Registration is required and closes on May 31 or when all spots are filled. Fishing spots are limited and you must register by May 14 in order to guarantee a t-shirt.

Register and pay online at www.flwr.org/. Phone registrations are not accepted. To request a registration form to be mailed to you call 985/882-2025.

The fishing rodeo is co-sponsored by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges, Inc. For more information or to inquire about financial aid please email lwrfriends@gmail.com or 985/882-2025.