TWRA Fishing Rodeo big hit with Clarksville Youth
June 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) partnered once again with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host its annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park.
TWRA’s Nate Thompson talked about the event and why it’s important to his agency and the community it serves.
“TWRA has been doing this for at least 15 years, that’s longer than I’ve been here,” Thompson said. “This year we have at least 200 kids signed up. Today’s rodeo just gives them that fishing experience, and for many of them, it’s their first time.”
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency held its annual Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park on Saturday, June 8th, 2019.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation, TWRA provides outdoor fun with Youth Fishing Rodeo
June 14, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency partnered once again with Clarksville Parks & Recreation to host its annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park.
TWRA’s Nate Thompson talked about the event and why it’s important to his agency and the community it serves.
“TWRA has been doing this for at least 15 years, that’s longer than I’ve been here,” Thompson said. “This year we have at least 200 kids signed up. Today’s rodeo just gives them that fishing experience, and for many of them, it’s their first time.”
More than 200 kids at this year’s TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo spent Saturday morning fishing and competing for prizes at LIberty Park.
TWRA’s Youth Fishing Rodeo a great time for kids and adults alike
June 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 6th the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) along with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department held the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park. The event gives the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing. This is the 14th year for the event.
“Saturday is free fishing day in the State of Tennessee. Here in Clarksville we team up with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host a free fishing day event for youth 16 years of age and younger,” stated TWRA officer Jereme Odom.
This young lady caught her first fish ever at Saturday’s Youth Fishing Rodeo.
Liberty Park Pond temporarily closes to prepare for Fishing Rodeo
May 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – In order to provide a fun experience for participants in the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 the Liberty Park pond will be closed to the public beginning at sunrise on Sunday, May 31st until sunrise on Sunday, June 7th.
The remainder of Liberty Park will be open to the public.
TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park
TWRA and Clarksville Parks and Recreation Youth Fishing Rodeo set for Saturday, June 7th
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 7th, 2014, from 8:30am until 10:30am, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at the Liberty Park pond.
The event coincides with Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7th when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters.
Siblings at the 2013 TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8th, 2013
June 4, 2013
Clarksville’s Youth Fishing Rodeo will be held Saturday at the Liberty Park Pond
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8th when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, children ages 13-15 may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday, June 14th.
Clarksville’s Youth Fishing Rodeo
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 2nd, 2013
June 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Summer Youth Program, Liberty Park Pond Closed, Fort Defiance Marches to the Past, Youth Co-Ed Flag Football, and Warrior Week Picnic.
Warrior Week Picnic Rescheduled for June 22nd, 2013.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports Liberty Park Pond closed June 3rd-10th
May 31, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In order to provide a fun experience for participants in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 8th. We ask that the public refrain from using the pond at Liberty Park beginning at 6:00am on Monday, June 3rd through 2:00pm on Monday, June 10th.
Some of the 400+ kids who fished in the TWRA’s 2012 Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park in Clarksville, Tennessee
TWRA’s Youth Fishing Rodeo Brings Love of the Outdoors to Clarksville’s Youth
June 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in partnership with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Grandpa’s, Walmart, Boyles Bait, and the Healing outside of a Hospital (HOOAH) Program worked together to give the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing in Liberty Park.
The annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is held on the second Saturday in June to coincides with Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day and 16 and under Free Fishing Week. “This is the 11th Year that we’ve joined together with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, and all of our sponsors to bring the outdoors to young kids who may be fishing for the very first time,” said Montgomery County Wildlife Officer Dale Grandstaff. “There are over 400 kids gathered around the fishing pond at Liberty Park to have a great time in the great outdoors!”
Some of the 400+ kids who fished in the TWRA's 2012 Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park in Clarksville, Tennessee
Liberty Park Pond to be closed June 5th-11th
June 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In order to provide a fun experience for participants in the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo on June 9th, 2012 we ask that the public refrain from using the pond at Liberty Park beginning at 6:00am on June 5th through 2:00pm on June 11th.
The Youth Fishing Rodeo is a free event coordinated at Liberty Park pond on Saturday, June 9th. For more information about the fishing rodeo, please visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
