FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2025
For more information, contact:
Gabby Brown
Williams County Communications Department
Phone: 701-577-4547 (office)
gabbyb@co.williams.nd.us
Youth Ice Fishing Derby Presented by Williams County Parks Returns for 5th Year
WILLISTON, N.D. (January 9, 2025): Williams County Parks, in collaboration with the United Sportsmen of Williston and the Blacktail Dam Association, is gearing up for the 5th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby to be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Blacktail Dam!
The County Parks Department is particularly excited to host youth ages 15 and under, but all are welcome to join in on the family-friendly festivities! Although participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing pole and tackle, bait will be provided at this free event.
Eventgoers can stop by the fire hall for a giveaway registration bag, and a complimentary lunch will be available, thanks to the generosity of Grondahl Recreation and O.K. Distributing Company.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Time: 10 am – 4 pm Central
- Location: Blacktail Dam: 6983 141st Ave NW, Williston, ND
Rules:
- Open to youth ages 15 and under; all youth must be accompanied by an adult
- Fish houses, tents/clams, and sonar are allowed
- A fishing license is required for all participants aged 16 and older
- Any non-resident under age 16 may take and possess a limit of fish without a non-resident fishing license if accompanied by an individual possessing a valid fishing license. Residents under age 16 may take and possess a limit of fish without a fishing license
- Please refer to North Dakota Game and Fish website for further details on fishing licensing requirement and to purchase a license online: https://gf.nd.gov/fishing/licensing.
For more information on the event, visit 2025 Youth Ice Fishing Derby at williamsnd.com.
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