This family oriented fishing tournament is being brought to Big Rapids during the DNR’s FREE Fishing Weekend, so no licenses are required! Simply bring your own pole & tackle and get set for a day of great outdoor fun! The first 50 registered participants will receive FREE tournament t-shirts and fishing bait. 

Prizes will be awarded to the winner in each of the following categories: 0-6 Yr’s, 7-11 Yr’s., 12-17 Yr’s., and 18 + Yr’s. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.  Pre-registered anglers are just $8 each and those registering the day of the event will be $10 each. Fishing packets will be available by 8AM at the Hemlock Pavilion.  First official casts will start at 9AM and the final casts will be at 12PM. Prizes will be awarded after all entries have been tallied. 

The Big Rapids Riverwalk was designed and built specifically with the physically challenged in mind offering “access for all”. This award winning, multifunctional pathway gives access to fishing platforms, benches, bike racks and picnic areas on either side of the 250 foot wooden bridge that spans the Muskegon River. Starting at historic downtown Big Rapids, Riverwalk winds its way to Northend Riverside Park totaling just under 3 miles.

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