PRESCOTT – Calling all kids who love to fish! The Prescott Kiwanis 26^th Annual Kids Fishing Contest is Saturday, July 8 at Mercord Mill Park in downtown Prescott.

Kiwanis has always had the contest the first Saturday of June in conjunction with the free Wisconsin Fishing Weekend, but due to high waters this year, they’ve rescheduled the contest.

The contest registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the contest running from 9-11 a.m. All kids will receive a fish bag with a bobber, treat bag, and all kids will go home with a prize! There are four age groups with first and second place winners receiving a fishing pole and another fishing related item. Food and beverages will be sold by the Boy Scouts. Please bring your own fishing gear and life vest. Each entrant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate.

Anyone interested in donating prizes for the popular adult drawing or monetary donations to the event, please email Denise Heschke-Krech at fishfinder470@gmail.com. A big thank you to everyone who has donated so far. The community has been very supportive! The newest sponsor is Kasco, who donated the first and second place prizes in each age group. Edward Jones is providing treat bags. Great River Printing has donated all the printing needs for the event. Other sponsors for the event are: WESTconsin Credit Union, Philanders, Kitchen Table and Bodhi Studios. 

Thank you also to Jason Brazzale and the Prescott High School Fishing Team, Pierce County Journal, and the Boy Scouts! Brazzale and the PHS Fishing Team will be holding a fishing clinic at the contest from 8-11 a.m.

We're looking forward to seeing you at Mercord Mill Park on Saturday, July 8! Practice your casting!

Submitted by Prescott Kiwanis