Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival May 14-June 19, 2011

A great event will be taking place on Rice Lake this season, look at the link and cash in on some great prizes.

http://www.ricelakespringfishingfestival.ca/

Dirk

I saw this. I was wondering if Mike would be around here to post some info about it.
I was holding off as I don't know much about it really.

Nice link, should be interesting.

I can post a link from another site which has a tonne of info directly from Mike?

Dirk

diggyj wrote:I can post a link from another site which has a tonne of info directly from Mike?

Dirk

Huh? I think you can yeah. I see it and it worked for me. I've seen the one on Kawartha Anglers, so I know a bit about it if that's what you mean. Other wise, you lost me!

Yes I was going to paste some links from the KA website.

Dirk

sure go ahead.

http://www.kawarthaanglers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3486

Dirk

should let you guys know. if you want to see dirks link, you have to have a registered account on kawartha anglers. the lake forums are private. if you have one, make sure you sign in to view it.

10K in gas would be nice!

I bet that will be a tagged ski!

Just panfish and walleye are tagged. Musky season won't be open.

$70000 in prizes.

$10000 in gas would be great and i figure it would last me 15 months and if gas prices drop much longer, or even longer if I was only to ill up at Neejee.

Dirk
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I am pleased to announce the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival May 14-June 19, 2011.Tagged prize fish from four species (walleye,sunfish,crappie and perch)will be released into Rice Lake.

Catch a tagged fish, win a great prize!

I am also pleased to announce three free Kids Fishing Days that will take place during the festival. These events will run on Saturdays inside the larger festival and will encourage youth anglers and their families to come out and enjoy a fun day on the water.

My wife Andrea(Clearview Organizing) and I have been partnering with the Rice Lake Tourist Association over the last couple months to bring this idea into reality. It represents a positive step forward to embrace the fantastic fishery and tourism opportunities available in this region.
The RLTA and it's 40+ members are offering accommodation packages, boat rental discounts and many other exciting opportunities to make this festival as fun and accessible as possible.
We are still in the early stages of planning and we will keep updating the information as sponsors (including BFB) and other organizations become involved so please check in with the event website often to see prize listings, accommodation packages offered and participating sponsors.

http://www.ricelakes...ingfestival.ca/

If you would like more information about becoming a prize fish sponsor or about volunteering for the kids fishing days please contact Andrea or myself at:

andrea@clearvieworganizing.com

or

mike@clearvieworganizing.com
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I just wanted to post some recent updates on the festival.
The RLTA has decided that proceeds from this festival will be donated to charity, making this a not for profit event.

Two of our three free kids fishing days have been confirmed.

May 21, 2011, Location will be at the lovely Golden Beach Resort, http://www.goldenbeachresort.com/, and the featured charity for the day will be Fishability. http://fishabilitysports.org/

May 28, 2011, Location will be at the Hastings Park and the featured charity will be Give a Miracle a Chance. http://giveamiracleachance.com/

Also many prizes are being added to the website as we get them confirmed, accomadations prizes, outboard motors, cash, etc.

Make plans to join us next spring at the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival.


http://www.ricelakespringfishingfestival.ca/
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I just wanted to take a moment to provide a quick update of the RLSFF. We have some teriffic sponosr's involved in this charitable event.
Golden Beach Resort has generously donated a tagged fish prize valued at $4000.00.
McGregor Marine in partnership with Tohatsu is sponsoring a 9.8hp outboard motor. If this tagged fish prize is not caught this new motor will be draw prize at the end of the festival to one lucky participant.
Other fantastic prizes are being offered by Southview Cottages, Plank Road Cottages, Alpine Resort, Highland View Resort, Whispering Pines cottages, Lures and Tours, Tower Manor Lodge, Ferguson's Live Bait, Lets Fish Guiding, Can Clean Services, and a $500 shopping spree at BJ Tackle in Bewdley.

We have some very worthwhile charities being featured during the three free kids fishing days (May21, 28 & June 11) and some wonderful media sponsors.

Looking forward to a fantastic festival next spring. May14-June19, 2011. This event has been designated a signature tourism event in both Peterborough and Northumberland Counties.

Plan on spending some quality time with your family and friends trying your luck at landing one of the four different species of tagged prize fish swimming around Rice Lake.

Check out the website for more information about prizes, accommodation packages, charity information and becoming involved in this charity event.

Stay tuned for more big announcements and updates.

http://www.ricelakespringfishingfestiva ... lcome.html
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Join us for the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival May 14 to June 19, 2011! Try your luck at catching tagged crappie, walleye, blue gill and perch to win your share of over $50,000.00 in prizes, including the grand prize, a $10,000.00 Gas Card from Pioneer Petroleum! Adult buttons are $20 each, children under 16 are $10 each, and the Family Package (max. 2 adults and 3 children from the same family) is $40 each. To get in on Early Bird Draws, buy your buttons now at RiceLakeSpringFishingFestival.ca or from participating Rice Lake Tourist Association members. See http://www.ricelakespringfishingfestiva ... ttons.html for button seller information. We’ll be celebrating the opening of walleye season at Bewdley Township Park on May 14, 2011, so buy your button, bring your gear, and get in the game!

Make your festival adventure a family holiday! Take advantage of the Festival Packages advertised on the festival website when planning your visit to Rice Lake. See the specials that local accommodators and businesses are offering throughout the festival time period. Save on your accommodation, meals, bait, tackle and more! Have a fun and affordable trip by visiting the Festival Package page at http://www.ricelakespringfishingfestiva ... kages.html and make your reservations now for a fun-filled week fishing Rice Lake!

Attention Families! Bring the kids to celebrate Rice Lake at one of our free Kids Days! Sponsored by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Tackle Share Program, just dress for the weather, get your family and friends, come catch fish and win prizes! Tackle Share is loaning fishing gear to children who would like to try fishing! Here are the details:

Saturday May 21, 2011 at Golden Beach Resort from 10am to 4pm

Saturday May 28, 2011 at Hastings Waterfront Park from 10am to 4pm

Saturday June 11, 2011 at Bewdley Township Park from 10am to 4pm

Adults require a fishing licence if they wish to fish or assist at these events. See the details at http://www.ricelakespringfishingfestiva ... _Days.html and plan to attend!

It’s not over until… the Last Cast! Keep your button handy for the Last Cast Draws after the festival closes. We’ll be drawing prizes throughout the summer and autumn seasons to remind you of the fun you had vacationing on Rice Lake! You’ll automatically be entered into both our Early Bird Draws before the festival and the Last Cast Draws taking place after the festival’s done! Perhaps you’ll win an outboard motor courtesy of McGregor Bay Marina and Tohatsu Outboards! Keep your eye on the festival website for prize updates!

Proceeds from this festival will be donated to charity.

Come fish Rice Lake – Ontario’s best fishing destination!