FREE FISHING WEEKEND

Free fishing weekend in Arkansas June 11-13 means anyone can fish without a license.

License and trout permit requirements are waivedbeginning at noon June 11 through June 13 for residents and nonresidents.Free fishing weekend in Missouri is June 12 and 13.

A catfish derby for youngsters will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12 at the Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery in Centerton.

Anglers 12 or younger may fish for channel catfishthat are stocked in one of the hatchery ponds. Each child may use one pole. The limit is three catfish.

Adult supervision is required and anglers mustbring their own bait. Prizes will be given away throughout the event. Tags on some catfish are redeemable for prizes. Call the hatchery at 795-2470 for details.

Sports, Pages 7 on 06/09/2010