Catch Of The Day Held May 5
Near perfect weather greeted visitors enjoying a catfish meal during the Catch of the Day event.
Entertainment was provided by the “Treblemakers,” from the Palmer Home for Children.
Winners in the Catch of the Day cooking contest included Rachel Wiggins (left) and Pat Oakes, who won five awards including Best Overall. Presenting certificates was Mike Robinson (right), Supervisory Ranger at Enid Lake. A full list of the winning entries is below.
Other winners included Julia Fernandez (center) and Erin Wiggins. Justin Wilkins (left), Hatchery Manager, also presented certificates. Other presenters were Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney, represented by Missy Burney, and Ron Garavelli, Director of Fisheries, MDWFP.
Entertainment was provided by the “Treblemakers,” a youth choir from the Palmer Home for Children in Columbus. Guest speakers for the evening were award winning wildlife photographer Joe Mac Hudspeth, Jr. and Clark Gordin, Executive Director of the Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
————————————–
By Pamela Redwine
The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery’s Catch of the Day event was a big hit. The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious and the speaker and entertainment were wonderful. The contest was a big success too.
The winners were: Best Catfish Contest third place Red Pepper Fried Catfish by Rachel Wiggins, Second Place Catfish Ring by Julia Fernandez, First place Catfish Taco Bites by Pat Oakes. For North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Contest Third place Lemon Pepper Fried Catfish by Erin Wiggins, Second Place Catfish Dip by Julia Fernandez and first place Catfish Taco Bites by Pat Oakes.
The Catch of the Day Contest Third place was Rosemary Orange Crappie by Pat Oakes, Second Place was Catfish Dip by Julia Fernandez and First Place was Catfish Taco Bites by Pat Oakes and the Overall winner was Catfish Taco Bites by Pat Oakes. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped put the event on and to everyone that attended the event.
