SENEY — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in cooperation with the Seney Natural History Association, invites the public to participate in the 30th Annual Children’s Fishing Day Saturday, June 22 at Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

Youth 16 and under are encouraged to spend the day fishing along the shores of some of the refuge pools. A limited supply of fishing poles and bait will be available. After a day of fun and fishing, participants and their families can stay and enjoy a free fish dinner. Between fishing and dinner, participants can participate in crafts and activities at the visitor center. Awards and raffle drawings will occur immediately following dinner.

Registration for the event opens at 9 a.m. anglers 16 and under should register at the visitor center before fishing. Games and activities at the visitor center will take place from noon to 3 p.m., and the dinner and awards ceremony will follow at 3 p.m.

Fishing with non-lead tackle is allowed from the shore along the Fishing Loop, Show Pools, at C-3 Pool, and in designated rivers. Fishing stations will be set up along the refuge’s Fishing Loop. A limited amount of fishing poles and bait are available for participants to use at these stations.

Fish will be measured for entry into the contest between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the visitor center and along the fishing loop.

Certificates will be awarded, in four age categories, to the first, second, and third place winners who catch the largest perch and pike. Prizes provided by local businesses will be awarded by random drawing.

The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is located off M-77, five miles south of Seney, or two miles north of Germfask. For more information contact Seney National Wildlife Refuge at 906-586-9851, ext. 15, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/seney, or connect with the park’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/seneyrefuge.