Mesquite, TX – April 12, 2021 – The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2021 KidFish fishing tournament as a virtual event from April 24 - May 2. Participants are invited to submit photos of their fish catch from City Lake Park for an opportunity to compete for trophies and participation medals. For more information and tournament details please visit www.CityofMesquite.com/KidFish or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-216-6260.
The tournament is open to ages 3 - 16. All photos of fish caught at City Lake Park can be submitted to funmakers@cityofmesquite.com with participant contact information for a participation medal. Those competing in the Biggest Catch category must submit a photo of their fish, along with the length of the fish, their name, age and contact information. Those competing for the overall Most Caught award must submit a photo of their one-day total catch, along with their name, age and contact information. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age group for Biggest Catch category and an overall 1st place trophy for the Most Caught award. Winners will be announced on May 5.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Elizabeth Harrell, said, “Doing this fishing tournament in a virtual format is a little unorthodox, but it will provide a safe environment for everyone to participate. Plus, we have extended it from the traditional one-day event to an entire week of opportunities to fish. We could not hold this event without the support of our corporate partners, Celebration Station, Dallas Regional Medical Center and Bass Pro Shops.” 