Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Rydell and Glacia
Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting their 8th Annual Youth Fishing Day at
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, July 12th, from 9:00am – 1:00pm.
This free event is targeted towards youth aged 15 and younger. Anglers aged 16
and older must possess a valid Minnesota DNR fishing license to fish on the
Refuge. Youth anglers are welcome to bring their own rods and tackle; a limited
amount of fishing tackle (rods and reels) will be available. Bait will be provided
free of charge. The fish won’t be the only ones eating for free – lunch will be
provided for all participants.
Fishing within Rydell NWR is only allowed from three piers located on the west
end of Tamarac Lake. Special vehicle access will be allowed during this event for
what is normally a hike-in or bike-in only fishing area. So far this summer, the
bluegills and large-mouth bass have been plentiful on Tamarac Lake. During the
event, you’re welcome to keep what you catch, or practice catch and release.
Participants will be checked in and given more detailed event information when
they arrive at the main (east) Rydell entrance on Saturday morning. Youth can
stay for the entire 4-hour event, or just a portion of it. Rydell NWR is located 3
miles south of Highway 2, between Mentor and Erskine at 17788 349th St SE.
For more information, please contact Ben Walker, Biologist, at 218-230-5563 /
benjamin_walker@fws.gov