Trout Fishing Tips

The 5th Annual Bob McMillen Memorial Fishing Tournament will take place February 2, 2008 at t Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton. Oak Grover's lake will be stocked with approximately 2,000 lbs. of rainbow trout prior to the event.

The tournament will be open to all ages and feature three competitions:

• Youth (ages 10 and under),
  
• Teen (ages 11 - 17) and
  
• Adult (ages 18 and over).
  

Each competition will measure the individual heaviest weight of one trout caught by the participating contestant. Prizes will be awarded in each of the categories following the tournament. Food will be available for purchase.

Park gates will be open at 6:15 a.m., registration closes at 10 a.m. and the last weigh-in is at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded shortly thereafter.

There is no registration fee for the event; however, a $3 fishing permit fee and valid California Fishing License is required for anyone 16 years of age or older. There's also a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Participants must supply their own fishing equipment.

For more information, please call San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation at (209) 331-2050. Oak Grove Regional Park is located on Eight Mile Road and Interstate 5 in Stockton.

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This Saturday (February 3, 2007) is the 4th Annual Bob McMillen Memorial Fishing Tournament. The fishing tournament will be held at Oak Grove Park in San Joaquin County and will begin at 6:15 a.m.

The tournament will be open for all ages and feature three competitions: Youth (ages 10 and under), Teens (age 11-17) and Adult (ages 18 and older). Prizes will be awarded for each category.

Kids 15 and under fish free. Everybody over 15 years of age will need a valid California fishing license and pay a $3 fishing fee.

About 2,000 rainbow trout weighing 1 - 2 pounds have been planted in the lake in preparation for Saturday's derby.

This is a great event for the whole family to enjoy. For more information, call (209) 331-2050.

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