Youth ages 4 to 15 are invited to participate in a FREE, non-competitive Youth Fishing Day with Graham Recreation & Parks! Enjoy fishing, raffles, SnoBalls, and yard games at the Park & Play Mobile Recreation Van. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission and Stormwater SMART will also be on-site with fun, educational opportunities as we kick off Alamance Creek Week!
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Check-In Time: 8:30am – 9:00am
Event Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ages: 4 – 15
Cost: Free, online registration is required for participants, and space is limited to the first 100 registrants
Location: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302
Registration is online only, and the event is limited to the first 100 participants to register (ages 4 to 15). Those registered by April 27 will receive an event t-shirt. Please register in advance to guarantee your child’s participation. We encourage only immediate family members to attend to maximize space for youth participants; please carpool if possible. Bait (redworms) will be provided. Register online at https://www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-lake-programs-events/. Registration is now open and runs through May 9 (at 12:00noon) or until full. Must register by April 27 to receive an event t-shirt.
Need a fishing rod? Be sure to sign up to borrow a loaner rod during registration, the supply is limited to approximately. 30 and provided by the NC Wildlife Tackle Loaner Program. As a reminder, all people aged 16 years and older are required to have a valid fishing license to fish in North Carolina waters. Fishing licenses can be purchased from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website or from a local tackle shop or outdoor retailer that serves as a wildlife service agent.
Please note: All children must have adult supervision at all times during this program. Please no smoking/vaping, no pets, and no drones. The Bank Fishing Area will be closed to all non-event anglers until 12:00noon. Event participants will need to clear the Bank Fishing Area at 11:00am and check in at the marina office to continue fishing when the Bank Fishing Area reopens. If this program is canceled (due to inclement weather, etc.), there is no rain date, and the program will take place next year.
For more information, please call Graham-Mebane Lake at (919) 563-6544. Register online at https://www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-lake-programs-events/.