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Meridian Fishing Derby

  • Date: 08/01/2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
  • Location: Historical Village Pond
    5151 Marsh Rd
    Okemos, Michigan 48864
  • Introduction: Spend a Day of Fun Fishing at Historical Village Pond!

UPDATE 7/19/21:

The Meridian Fishing Derby has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Meridian Historical Village Pond (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos). 

UPDATE 6/25/21:

Due to the forecasted weather/rain, the Meridian Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, June 26 is being postponed. A new date will be announced soon. 

Families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premiere outdoor activities, Michigan fishing! This event will take place at the Meridian Historical Village Pond (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos) on Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and is free for ages 16 and under.

Activities include:

  • Learn to cast

  • Fun with macroinvertebrates (snails, worms, crayfish, clams, etc.)

  • Games

  • and of course fishing! 

No license is required, but we do encourage you to buy a $2 volunteer license (which brings back money to Michigan from the Wallop Breaux Act). Information on how purchase a license can be found on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. 

Please come with your own fishing equipment. Some fishing equipment will be provided on a first come, first serve basis (limited supplies). 

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