Satilla Riverkeeper announces "Fishing For Fun!"

Press Release - For Immediate Release

Satilla Riverkeeper announces a free upcoming event for the whole family. Satilla Riverkeeper's "FISHING FOR FUN" promises to be an outdoor adventure that everyone can enjoy at their own pace anytime between Friday, September, 11th at 5:00 AM until Sunday, September, 20th at 7:00 PM.

Satilla Riverkeeper has hosted the popular A.J. Strickland “King of the River” Tournament in previous years, but the public health guidelines concerning COVID-19 and group gatherings did not make it feasible this year. 

Instead, the nonprofit group hopes to bring some socially-distant outdoor fun to the community with the free event “Fishing For Fun!”

 “We're inviting our river friends to spend some time fishing on the beautiful Satilla, share photos of your catch with us, and have a chance to snag some great prizes in the process,” said Renee’ Choate, Satilla Riverkeeper’s Development and Event Director.

Several prizes have been donated by local businesses, including a customized Satilla Spin rod and multiple gift cards. Prize winners will be drawn randomly from photo entries submitted by participants.  1 photo = 1 raffle ticket for the prize drawing. Size, species, nor the number of fish caught will influence your chances of winning. 

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Go fishing as often as you like between Friday, Sept. 11th, and Sunday, Sept. 20th.
2. Take photos of your catch, and the anglers (yourself and/or your fishing buddies).
3. Submit your photos! You can submit up to 5 photos on each entry form, and you can submit 1 form per person per day during the contest period. The entry form will be available at satillariverkeeper.org/fish.html on September 11th.

Submitted photos will be shared in the Facebook event and an album on Satilla Riverkeeper's Facebook page.

Rules for "FISHING FOR FUN" Drawing

• Fish anywhere on the Satilla River, its tributaries, or estuary. Be sure to have permission to be on private property
• Participants are encouraged to fish in pairs (with a buddy) as a safety precaution, but also practice safe social distancing and take necessary health precautions
• You may enter up to 5 DIFFERENT photos per day with different fish in each photo. You can have multiple photos of the same species; just not the same fish. Your photos can have one fish or multiple fish in them. Each qualifying photo submitted equals one entry into the drawing.
• All entries and photos must be received by 5:00 PM on the day following the event; Monday, September 21st in order to be entered into the drawing.
• Remember: All anglers that are 16 years of age and older should have a current fishing license in their possession while fishing. All state and federal laws and regulations should be observed.

The drawing for prizes will be held Tuesday, September 22nd. Winners from the drawing and their prizes will be announced that same day on Satilla Riverkeeper's Facebook page.

“We hope that you enjoy this time of "Fishing For Fun!" at your own pace. Relax, take photos, make memories, breathe in the fresh air, and fish as much or as little as you like while you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Satilla River,” said Renee’ Choate. 

Sponsors of “Fishing for Fun!” include Satilla Feed & Outdoors, Douglas Rotary Club, Mainstreet Blackshear, PrimeSouth Bank, Dental Care Associates of Waycross.
Prizes donated by Capt. Bert's Quality Lures, Winge's Bait and Tackle, Tractor Supply, Eagle Pawn Outfitters, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Bass Pro Shops, Lee Hardware, Addictive Aquatics, and Walmart.