Free fishing clinic and contest scheduled in July at Optimist Marina

Sports Wednesday, July 1, 2015

 

Miami Lakes will offer a free fishing clinic and contest in July at Miami Lakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.

The clinic will provide attendees with tips on proper catch and release techniques while the contest provides a competitively fun way to spend a summer Saturday with the family and an opportunity to win prizes for the largest fish and the most fish.

All lifejackets, fishing poles and bait will be provided free of charge.

The Fishing Clinic is set for Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Fishing Contest is set for Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information about the Marina or the fishing clinics and contests, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.