This is the last week to register for the 4th Annual Kid Fish on Saturday, February 27th, and there are still a few spaces available. The “Annual Kid Fish” is for children ages 5-12. Children must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2020. All participating children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and no more than two children per adult. Due to Covid-19, pre-registration is required (no walk-ins will be allowed on the day of the event) and all participants must follow CDC and TPWD guidelines of: temperature check, wear face mask or shield and practice social distancing.
To register contact the park office by calling (903) 344-1116, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Registration is open now until sessions are filled or February 19th whichever comes first.
Don’t delay in registering due to the limited space available this year.
Space is limited to 20 participants per session. There are two sessions to choose from: Morning session (8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) and Afternoon session (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
During each session participating children will receive a FREE event t-shirt, FREE rod ‘n’ reel with tackle and bait, and have the opportunity to win a trophy for the “largest fish caught” or the “most fish caught” during two fishing tournaments. Complete tournament rules for each session will be provided with each registration form on the day of the event.
The Annual Kid Fish at Fort Boggy State Park is FREE for all children 12 years and younger! Park entrance fee of $3.00 per person 13 and older is required. We encourage you to purchase a park entrance pass at the time of registration.
The “Annual Kid Fish” is hosted by Fort Boggy State Park and assisted by the Friends of Fort Boggy State Park and Texas Parks & Wildlife Fisheries Division. This event is being sponsored by: GOLD Sponsors: Centerville Economic Development, Jewett Economic Development Corp., NRG Energy – Limestone Plant, and Nucor Steel.
SILVER Sponsors: Dr. Kay Serafin & Jeff Miller, and Citizens State Bank.
BRONZE Sponsors: Bobby Walters Insurance Agency, Buffalo Economic Development, Centerville Feed & Supply Co., Circle T Realty, Houston County Electric Cooperative, Leona General Store, Limestone Project Employees Fund, Marquez Economic Development Corp., Normangee State Bank, Patrick and Diana LeBlanc, Pecan Grove Cafe’, Pruitts City Cleaners, Robinson Home & Auto/Robinson Small Engine, State Bank of Jewett, Stitches and Lil’ Britches, Wakefield Insurance Agency & RVOS Lodge #128, and Walters Funeral Home
For more information about being an active member of “The Friends of Fort Boggy State Park” a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Fort Boggy State Park in the conservation of its natural resources and in assisting with special events at the park contact Betty Heffler at (903) 322-3478.
