FALLON - The entire family can hook a good time at the kids carp derby on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lahontan Reservoir near Fallon.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is sponsoring the derby, and staff and volunteers will be available to teach the little ones how to drop a line.
Prizes will be awarded for the largest carp caught by children in different age categories. The kids carp derby is designed for children and is free to all participants; however, a fishing license is required for kids 12 years of age and older.
Participants are requested to provide their own tackle. A limited number
of rods are available for use by those who do not have their own fishing equipment. Note: A fishing license is required for those 12 years of age and older.
Young anglers are requested to meet at the Beach 1 day use area on the Fallon side of Lahontan Reservoir. Children must be a minimum of 3 years of age. A parent or guardian must accompany all
children under 16.
Registration is required. Register online at ndow.org site address is
http://www.ndow.org/Fish/Classes/. For more information, call the Nevada Department of Wildlife at 688-1559.
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