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Event Category: National Fishing and Boating Week
Date of Event: June 06, 2009 (Saturday)
Time of Event: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Site: Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
Event Description: Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge along with the Friends of Trinity River Refuge will host the annual "Free Family Fishing Day" on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Champion Lake Public Use Area. It is the one day in the state of Texas that anyone can fish or crab without a license on public waters. We will have fishing poles and bait for those who need it along with experienced fishermen who can help children with baiting hooks. All ages are invited. Champion Lake is located at the end of CR 417, two miles east of FM 1409 in southern Liberty County. This is approximately 10 miles south of Dayton, TX from Hwy 90 or about six miles north of I-10 at the Cove exit (FM 565). Admission is free. Call the Refuge office at 936/336-9786 for more information. You may want to bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
Geographic Region: US - Southwest
State/Province: Texas
Contact Information: Stuart Marcus 936/336-9786 stuart_marcus@fws.gov
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