The annual Hooked on Fishing derby is set for Thursday, June 17, at 9 a.m. It’s a free event for children 12 and under. Just bring your fishing pole and bait to Sunset Lake in Benton. It’s located on Henry Street. From Exit 116, take the south side frontage road to Fairfield Rd, veer right onto Henry. Here’s a Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/C8nRUfj8GUjYHA5o7.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be door prizes and biggest catch prizes. Thanks to the Hooked on Fishing Sponsors:
- McLarty Nissan of Benton
- Benton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 63
- Walmart Benton
- MAC’s One Stop
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission