JUNE 6TH-KIDS FISH FREE CLINCH RIVER

SAVE THE DATE-JUNE 6-KIDS FISH FREE DAY -CLINCH RIVER

·        Save the date: June 6 will be Kids Fish Free Day, a fun event open to all children. Details to come.

·        Sponsored by the Clinch River TU this annual event is one day of fun for the whole family-more to come!

FROM THE CLINCH CHAPTER:

* Volunteers and boats are needed for one of our happiest events of the year: Kids Fish Free Day on Saturday, June 6. It's open to all and admission is free.

Children will be fishing, tying flies, riding in boats, eating hot dogs and signing up for door prizes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As always, the event will be at the Miller Island boat access.

Kids Fish Free Day coincides with the statewide Tennessee Free Fishing Day, so no fishing licenses are required. Cooperating with us in the event are the Tennessee Valley Authority and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Volunteers will start about 8:15 a.m. Jobs include teaching the basics of bait fishing, spin fishing, fly fishing and fly tying, plus taking the kids on boat rides; volunteers are also needed for registration, hot dog cooking, suiting up children in waders and other support jobs. Fishing equipment will be available for loan to children who don’t have any.

Because of expanded publicity, we expect a big crowd this year. Additional boats are a special need. If you can help -- and if you can provide a boat -- please contact  me at: john711111@yahoo.com

 

The Miller Island boat access is on River Road just off Highway 441 in Norris. To get there from I-75, take Clinton/Norris Exit 122 and turn east; pass the Museum of Appalachia and turn left on Highway 441 toward Norris Dam; just past Island Home Baptist Church, turn left on River Road; drive about a quarter-mile and take the first right into the parking lot.