Fishing Kids set at Gilchrist; sign up deadline May 24

Registration is now open for the 13th annual Fishing Kids day at Gilchrist Pond along Union Flat Creek road Saturday, June 8.

Pre-registered children ages 5 to 14 in Whitman County and surrounding areas are invited to the pond from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the annual event.

Up to 300 children are expected to attend this fun, family friendly activity. This event is one of 12 offered in the state.

A nominal $10 registration fee provides each child with a Zebco rod and reel, bait, a “Fishing Kids” t-shirt and a 30-minute time slot to fish.

Registration deadline is Friday, May 24. Flyers will be di...