Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area hosts fall fishing tournament Sept. 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 18, 2014

Contact: Todd Farrell, 810-797-4439 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 


Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area hosts 7th annual fall fishing tournament
Sept. 13 

 

The public is invited to participate in the annual Lake Minnewanna Fishing Tournament at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, in southwestern Lapeer County, Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded for various age groups. Pre-registration is not required. The park will have a limited supply of fishing equipment available at no charge for anglers who don’t have their own. Anyone interested in borrowing a fishing pole should contact the park in advance at 810-797-4439. Bait will be available for purchase at the camp store starting at 9 a.m., so anglers who plan to start fishing right at 8:30 are encouraged to bring their own bait. 

There is no charge to participate in the fishing tournament, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area.

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area is located at 3871 Herd Road in Metamora and offers, in addition to fishing, a variety of recreation opportunities such as boating, hiking, hunting, swimming and camping. To reserve a campsite or cabin at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, please visit www.midnrreservations.com.

Learn more about this popular state park at www.michigan.gov/metamorahadley.

The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking “YES” for the $11 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches. In addition, Recreation Passport holders can experience real savings at businesses and retailers that participate in the Passport Perks discount program.

 

The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($31 annual; $9 daily) at any state park or recreation area or (annual passes only) through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore.

 

Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan's outdoor recreation and natural resources at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport. For information on Passport Perks shopping discounts or how businesses and retailers can enroll in the program, visit www.michigan.gov/passportperks.

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