WCCB holding perch fishing contest at Rice Lake

If you’re looking to get out of the house this winter, and enjoy a little winter fun, consider taking part in the Rice Lake Perch-Fishing Contest, sponsored by the Winnebago County Conservation Board. The contest will take place at Rice Lake State Park on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 14. It will begin at 1 p.m., lasting until 3 p.m.
During the contest, people will be awarded prizes for the first perch caught, as well as the largest perch, in several different age classes. In addition, various door prizes will be awarded and snacks and warm drinks will also be available.
People should bring their own ice-fishing equipment, but equipment and instruction, will be available for people needing some. Holes will also be drilled in the ice for people, if they’d like.
Although only perch will count towards the contest prizes, people will be allowed to catch other species of fish, in accordance with state fishing regulations. All participants requiring a fishing license will have to have one, and all Iowa DNR fishing rules will be enforced.
There will be no fee to participate in the contest and no preregistration will be required. Sign-in will begin at the shelter house (across from the Rice Lake Golf Course) at 12:30 p.m., with fishing commencing at 1 p.m. Fishing will conclude at 3 p.m., with weigh-in immediately afterwards.
In case of inclement weather, including bitterly cold temperatures, the contest will have to be canceled and that announcement will run on KIOW Radio (FM 107.3), the WCCB website (www.winnebagoccb.com), the WCCB Facebook page, and the WCCB Twitter feed.
For more information about the Rice Lake Perch-Fishing Contest, you can contact the WCCB at 641-565-3390 or Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at lralls@winnebagoccb.com.

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204 N. Mill Street
Lake Mills, IA 50450

Office Number: (641) 592-4222
Fax Number: (641) 592-6397

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