FATHER’S DAY FISHING DERBY AT MEADE STATE PARK

Courtesy KDWP

June 18-19 will be Dad’s day at only state park in southwest Kansas
MEADE — On Father’s Day weekend June 18-19, Meade State Park and Friends of Meade State Park and Lake will host a Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Meade State Fishing Lake. This is a free event, but regular park fees still apply.

Teams must include a parent/guardian and a child 16 or younger. Participants must register at the park office. Registration and the fishing derby will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 18. The registration will cut off at 10 a.m. on Sunday June, 19.

Prizes will be given for the largest stringer of fish and largest fish in the following categories: bass, crappie, and catfish. Fish can be weighed in from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, the final weigh-in time. Participants do not need to be present at the final weigh-in to win.

For more information, phone the park office at 620-873-2572.