Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting their 6th Annual Youth Fishing Day at Rydell NWR on Saturday, July 15th, from 9:00am - 1:00pm. This free event is targeted towards youth age 15 or younger. Anglers age 16 and older must possess a valid Minnesota DNR fishing license to fish on the Refuge. A limited amount of fishing tackle (rods and reels) will be available, or youth anglers are welcome to bring their own. Bait will be provided, free of charge. The fish won’t be the only ones eating for free – lunch will be provided for all participants.
The event will also include a fish cleaning demonstration and a casting seminar and contest. Certificates will be given to participants who catch their first fish, as well as for the biggest fish of each species, and winners of the casting contest. Other surprise prizes will be awarded to participants as well!
Fishing within Rydell NWR is only allowed from shore on the west end of Tamarac Lake. Special vehicle access will be provided during this event to what is normally a hike-in/bike-in only fishing area. So far this summer, the bluegills and large-mouth bass have been plentiful and hungry on Tamarac Lake.
Participants will be checked-in and given more detailed event information when they arrive at the main (east) Rydell entrance Saturday morning. Rydell NWR is located 3 miles south of Highway 2, between Mentor and Erskine, at 17788 349th St SE.
For for more information, please contact Gregg Knutsen, Refuge Manager, at 218-686-4329 / [email protected] or Denali Johnson, Visitor Services Intern, at 218-687-2229 x31478 (Visitor Center).
