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Annual Fishing Rodeo Set For May 6

NEW MARKET- The fish will be-a-bitin’ at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market on Saturday, May 6, for the 40th annual Madison County Commission Fishing Rodeo. To assist in making the fish more plentiful, the Madison County Commission deleiverd a variety of fish to help stock the 12-acre lake for the annual event for youngsters ages 5-15 that is free.

The lake was stocked with catfish, brim, crappie and bass in preparation for the event which is scheduled for 8:30-11:30 a.m. with registration set for 7:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at www.madisoncountyal.gov. Commissioners Tom Brandon and Craig Hill oversaw the fish delivery.

Participants are asked to bring their own rod and reel or fishing pole. Bait will be provided, but participants are urged to bring their own should they want to do so. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of divisions setup by the event organizers. In addition, participants are urged to bring their latest report card as a prize will be awarded for the highest grade. Rules for the event will be posted at check-in. Each child is limited to one pole during the competition.

The multi-faceted Sharon Johnston Park is located at 783 Coleman Road in New Market. Directions to the lake include once on Winchester Road, which connects to North Memorial Parkway in Huntsville, go east on Winchester about 12 miles, then north on Coleman Road. Take the third park gate on the left to the lake location.

Questions should be directed to the District 3 Office of Craig Hill at 256-776-2475.

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