Royal Palm Beach will host the annual Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Family Fishing Tournament on Wednesday, July 4 at Lakeside Challenger Park, presented by the Royal Palm Bassmasters and the Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department.
The schedule is as follows: registration (on-site only), 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.; deadline for bass weigh-ins (bass must be alive) 11 a.m. sharp; deadline for other fish weigh-ins, noon sharp; entertainment and awards presentation, 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Age groups are Small Fry (6 and under), Child (7-9), Junior (10-12), Teen (13-19) and Parent/Child (child must be 12 or under). There will be a free prize for each participant. Categories are Bass and Other (catfish, panfish, gar, etc. but no grass carp). Participants can enter in one category only. Bass must be alive, so take proper precautions. Boat ramp permits valid on July 4 only are available at the recreation center. For more information, call (561) 790-5124.
