Kids Ice Fishing Event in Union

A kids ice fishing event will be held at Ayer Park in Union on Saturday February 21^st from 10 AM to 2 PM. Ayer Park is on Route 235 and was chosen because it is easy to find and is well suited to a children’s event. The event is sanctioned by the Hooked on Fishing program and equipment will be provided free. Refreshments will be available; children are encouraged to attend the event with an adult.

This event is the seventh and the third winter event for the Mike Sabins Memorial Youth Fish and Game organization. Last year’s event drew well over 100 eager young anglers to the ice and fishing was very good under sunny but cold conditions. Expectations are high for this year’s event as well.

In response to the death of their son Mike; Scot and Mary Sabins are organizing a group focused on teaching Maine kids about their outdoor heritage. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. Hooked on Fishing is a program to promote youth and family togetherness through fishing, and is run by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to encourage youth fishing activities.