Monroe Lake hosts its annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington.

Kids, ages 16 and under, are invited to participate in this free, just-for-fun, fishing derby. Fishing equipment is available to borrow and instructors will be on hand to help kids who are new to fishing. Free bait will be provided for all participants.

The derby takes place at the Paynetown fishing dock, which is located across from the swimming beach. Kids may arrive and start fishing anytime between 8 and 9:15 a.m. A prize drawing will be held for all participants when the derby concludes at 10 a.m.

The daily entrance fee for Paynetown SRA is $7 per vehicle with Indiana license plates ($9 per vehicle with out-of-state plates). Indiana State Park Annual Entrance Permits are also accepted.

Questions about this event should be directed to the Paynetown Activity Center at 812-837-9967 or to Jill Vance, interpretive naturalist, at [email protected].

Cost: Property Entrance Fee is $7 per vehicle with Indiana plates ($9 per vehicle with out-of-state plates)

For more information contact:

Paynetown Activity Center
(812) 837-9967
[email protected]