Friday, March 2, 2007

Free Fishing Derby at Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, 3/10/07

FREE Fishing Derby at Tingley Saturday, March 10th

Date(s): 03/10/2007
Time: 07:30 AM
Location: Tingley Beach Central Pond
Address/Directions: 1800 Tingley Drive

The Albuquerque Biological Park and the Albuquerque Parks and Receation Department invite you to participate in a FREE Fishing Derby for all ages. Your "catch" may win you a prize!

Where: Tingley Beach Central Pond
When: Saturday, March 10, 2007
Time: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Reminder: NM fishing license required for ages 12 and older.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will stock 2,000 rainbow trout in time for the Derby. In addition, the New Mexico BioPark Society will donate a number of 14 – 16 inch rainbow trout. A portion of the larger trout will be tagged for derby prizes.
Fishermen at Tingley BeachTo claim a prize, the entire tagged fish caught on March 10th between 7:30AM and 4:00PM may be presented to the Parks and Recreation event tent near the Train Station. To receive a derby prize, tagged fish must be caught during official Derby times. A New Mexico fishing license is required for participants 12 years old and older. New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish daily bag limits apply. Tingley Outfitters provides basic fishing equipment and NM fishing licenses for purchase inside the Train Station. Food and drinks will be provided by Tingley Café in an event tent. No fee or advanced registration are required.

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Contact: Rebecca A. Houtman, (505) 248-8514

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