GATLINBURG – The Gatlinburg Recreation Department celebrates the start of Free Fishing Week by hosting its annual Children's Trout Rodeo on the morning of Saturday, June 9 at Herbert Holt Park.

Co-sponsored by the Gatlinburg Sportsman's Club, Gatlinburg Elks Lodge #1925 and Wal-Mart, the 16th annual youth tournament is free to all anglers age 16 and under.

Prizes will be awarded in several divisions (6-and-under, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-16) based on total weight of fish caught. Creel limit is five trout per person.

"We'll be stocking extra fish including some trout in the 18-inch range for the kids rodeo," said Danny Gray, Trout Facility Manager.

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