Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting their 4th Annual Youth Fishing Day at Rydell NWR on Saturday, August 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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 the winner of the casting contest. Other surprise prizes will be awarded to participants as well!
Fishing within Rydell NWR is only allowed from shore on Tamarac Lake. Shuttles will transport participants from the Refuge Visitor Center to Tamarac Lake and back.
Pre-registration is required. Please call or email one of the below contacts no later than Thursday, August 8th to sign up for the event.
All participants should check-in at the Refuge Visitor Center on the day of the event. Rydell NWR is located 3 miles south of Highway 2, between Mentor and Erskine, at 17788 349th St SE.
To register or for more information, please contact Gregg Knutsen, Refuge Manager, at 218-687-2229 x16 / gregg_knutsen@fws.gov or Tessa Coster, Visitor Services Intern, at 218-687-2229 x21 / internfrgrwra@gmail.com
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