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Youth Fishing Derby 2025

We had a great turnout at the Youth Fishing Derby and Family Fishing Event!

Over 100 kids fished and many won prizes. They all enjoyed a treat from Chill Zone.

The fish were a little slow to bite, but our fishermen were patient, and they started bringin'em in. There were some big catches, and a good time was had by all!

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters including the Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce; City of Folkston; Charlton County School System; Charlton County Sheriff's Office; Charlton Fire/Rescue; Chill Zone; Okefenokee Sportsman; Southeastern Bank; Whistlin’ Dixie; and volunteers and board members of the Friends of Okefenokee NWR.

A huge thank you to our event chairperson, Gracie Gooch. Thanks to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Manager, Michael Lusk, and the staff of ONWR for their help, support, and partnership. Forgive us if we left anyone out. A big thank you to the families that brought their kids to fish with us.