The USDA Forest Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are holding a “kids fishing day” event on the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District. Anglers 15 years and under are invited to try their luck.

This event will be at Spring Creek on April 12th from 800 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Spring Creek Rd. (Forest Service Road 27) is located just north of the Hiwassee River and east off Highway 411. From Hwy. 411 take the turn off to Gee Creek Campground, and follow FDR 27, toward the Spring Creek Shooting Range. The turn off from Hwy. 411 is approximately 6 miles north of Benton and 5 miles south of Etowah.

Catchable size trout will be stocked at this location. Fishing will be restricted to children 15 years of age and younger. A non-fishing parent or guardian must accompany all kids. Single hook regulations will apply. However, no licenses or permits are required during the event.

Sponsors include Walmart, Benton Shooter’s Supply, Trout Unlimited, Bargain Barn and Etowah Chamber of Commerce, Hiwassee Corner Market, The Polk County/Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce and the Cherokee Houndsman.

For details and additional information about the upcoming “kids fishing day” event please contact Bo Reynolds at 423-338-3319.