Syracuse.com - Family Fun Fishing Weekend features carp tourney, family fun fishing derby

[HuntingNY-News]

Since this weekend is Free Fishing Days across the state, anglers of any age can fish without a license.

The Family Fun Fishing Weekend is underway on Onondaga Lake, featuring fishing competitions Saturday and today.

Saturday, a carp fishing tournament was held at Willow Bay and along the Onondaga Lake shoreline. The entry fee was $10 for adults; $5 for juniors, ages 15 and under.

A Family Fun Fishing Derby is being held from 9 a.m. to noon today, also at Willow Bay ($2 for adults; $1 for juniors).

More than $2,000 in prizes will be awarded during the two competitions. Both are catch-and- release format.

No fishing licenses are required because this weekend (June 29, 30) is New York State Free Fishing Days.

For more on the Family Fun Fishing Weekend, call 458-7998, email [email protected] or check out the event's website.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog