JACKSON –Youth 15 years and younger are invited to a youth fishing rodeo at the Coahoma County Expo Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6. The free event is hosted by the Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP).

The Coahoma County Expo Center is located at 1150 Wildcat Drive in Clarksdale. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, catfish bait, and stringers.

The event is a good opportunity for young anglers to fish a lake that is well stocked with catfish which are typically easy to catch. Families are invited to come enjoy quality time together in a safe environment.