Battlefords boasts great locations for Free Fishing Weekend

The area around the Battlefords isn’t short of lakes to drop lines into during Free Fishing Weekend.

The provincial weekend, from Feb. 18-20, allows anyone fish in the province, with no licence required.

Coming up Feb. 18 is the 2nd Annual Murray Lake Fishing Derby. While no licence fee is required, there is a $75 entry fee and $25 for a second hole. Funds raised will go towards the Moosomin and Saulteaux First nations, with two ATVs up for grabs as the top prizes.

The First Annual Meota Hotel Ice Fishing Derby is also being held on Saturday at Jackfish Lake. Tickets are $15, or $30 with supper included. Following super and prizes, there will be an open mic jam session with The Evening Shift Band.