Make plans to attend Fort Boggy State Park’s 5th Annual Kid Fish, Saturday, February 26th.. The “Annual Kid Fish” is for children ages 5-12. Children must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2021. All participating children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older and no more than two children per adult. Due to continued Covid-19, pre-registration is required (walk-ins will not be allowed on the day of the event) and all participants are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask or shield and practice social distancing. Dress appropriately as this event will take place regardless of weather.
To register contact the park office by calling (903) 344-1116, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Registration is open now until sessions are filled or February 18th whichever comes first. Don’t delay in registering due to the limited space available.
Space is limited to 50 participants per session. There are two sessions to choose from: Morning session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.) and Afternoon session (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
During each session participating children will receive an event t-shirt, rod ‘n’ reel with tackle and bait, have the opportunity to win trophies for competing in the fishing tournament, plus there will be a drawing for prizes. Complete tournament rules for each session will be provided with each registration form on the day of the event. This is a family event! Older and younger siblings may come but will need to have their own gear if they wish to fish! Every child regardless of age will receive a free ice-cream coupon!
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, Delta Waterfowl Leon County Chapter, Jewett Economic Development Corp., and Nucor Steel.
SILVER Sponsors: Dr. Kay Serafin & Jeff Miller, and Citizens State Bank, NRG Energy – Limestone Plant, Limestone Project Employees Fund and Kenneth R. Schroeder.
BRONZE Sponsors: Bobby Walters Insurance Agency, Buffalo Economic Development, Centerville Feed & Supply Co., Circle T Realty, Houston County Electric Cooperative, Leona General Store, Marquez Economic Development Corp., Normangee State Bank, Patrick & Diana LeBlanc, Pruitts City Cleaners,Robinson Home & Auto/Robinson Small Engine,State Bank of Jewett, Stitches and Lil’ Britches, The Bank of Madisonville, Wakefield Insurance Agency & RVOS Lodge #128, and Walters Funeral Home
For more information about being a volunteer or an active member of “The Friends of Fort Boggy State Park” contact Betty Heffler at (903) 322-3478.The Friends of Fort Boggy is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Fort Boggy State Park in the conservation of its natural resources and assisting with special events at the park.
