Friends of Oasis State Park Host the 10th Annual “Biggest Catfish Challenge” Derby

Oasis State Park and the Friends of Oasis State Park will be holding the10th Annual “Biggest CatfishChallenge” Derby on Saturday, September 1, 2018.

“It’s a great time to get the family together for an evening offishing and having a picnic under the stars,” said Ray Drake,Oasis State Park Manager.

Registration will be from 3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., and the derby will be from 5-9 p.m. The event is open to all ages. The challenge will have two categories:  Adult (age 16 years andolder) and Junior (age 15 years and younger). First, second and third place prizes will be awarded based on weight of the fish and will be determined immediately after the derby. Doorprizes will be drawn throughout the derby as well. The catfish limit is (2) per person per day. Anyone 12 years of age and older must have a valid NM fishing license.

You’ll find this true oasis just north of Portales, NM. Oasis State Park was recently awarded the Best RV Park by the Eastern New Mexico News, by Reader’s Choice. Oasis State Park is set among cottonwood trees, shifting sand dunes, and a small fishing lake. Although fishing is the park’s main draw, Oasis also has several hiking trails, a peaceful and shady campground, and an abundance of birds.

Oasis State Park is located 6.5 miles north of Portales via NM 467, for more information, contact: (575) 356-5331.