Lake Perry Blues catfish tournament coming this fall

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas angler is inviting locals to try their luck in a catfish tournament at Lake Perry later this year.

Craig Norris, a native of Meriden and frequent fishing tournament-goer, told 27 News he is holding a free fishing derby for children and a catfish tournament with cash prizes Sept. 13-14 this year. Participating anglers will be casting their lines in Lake Perry for channel, flathead and blue catfish.

Norris said he is keeping the registration fee for Lake Perry Blues low...