The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the City of Byram will host a youth fishing day at Lake Dockery Saturday, May 4, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is open for youth ages 15 and under who are accompanied by an adult with a valid Mississippi fishing license.

Lake Dockery will open to the general public May 5.

For more information including daily bag limits, fishing hours, and lake rules, contact the City of Byram at 601-372-7791.

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