LANSING — Michigan 4-H will partner with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to offer a statewide virtual fishing derby on Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday for youth ages 5-19.

Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate.

Youth will be able to complete virtual fishing challenges and submit entries through the Goosechase app and will be awarded points for each mission that is completed. Top participants will be eligible for prizes or certificates.

A virtual fishing derby is an organized event where participants actively fish and participate in other fishing-related activities.

The virtual fishing derby challenges will open on the Goosechase App on Friday. There will be no cost to register for the derby.

The top participants who participate in the virtual derby through the Goosechase app will be eligible for prizes. To be eligible for prizes, individuals must add the individual or team name they will use in Goosechase when registering.

During free fishing weekend, all fishing license fees will be waived. A Recreation Passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekend. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish.

All fishing regulations will still apply.