There will be an open bass tournament on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester on Saturday, Aug. 4, to benefit Carolyn Collins, who recently fell and broke her hip. The tournament will raise money to help offset medical bills for her hip replacement surgery. Half the entry fees will be paid back to the competitors, and half given to Carolyn. The South Florida Water Management District will dredge the north end of Southport Canal, which is C-35. The lock will reopen July 27, but work will continue to Aug. 31.
Boaters can navigate around dredging equipment while work is being done.
Del Milligan's freshwater fishing column appears Thursdays in The Ledger.