Join Lancaster Parks and Recreation on June 20th for the Hooks'n'Bobbers Youth Fishing Derby at Alley Park on Lake Loretta.
This derby is meant for youth ages 3-15 years old and pre-registration is required to participate in the free event. Check in begins at 8:15 a.m. and fishing runs from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.. Prizes will be awarded starting at 10:15 a.m. near the sign in tables.
Youth FISHING DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS
- All participants must sign in before fishing (Check in opens at 8:15am). Swag will be distributed at that time.
- The Fishing Derby officially begins at 9:00 AM (NO FISHING BEFORE!) – Horn will blow at start and end.
- The official weigh-in closes at 10 AM. Prizes awarded at 10:15AM.
- Observe and respect other people around you.
- PLEASE PICK UP ALL TRASH AT THE END OF THE DERBY!
- Let kids fish as much as they can.
- One fishing pole per child.
- All fish caught must be taken to a weigh-in station for official count and/or weight.
- Fish must be caught from shore where access is permitted. Boats, floats and rafts of any kind are not permitted.
- The biggest fish category will be determined by weight. Prizes will be awarded to the youth with the Most Fish Caught, the Biggest Fish Caught and the Smallest Fish Caught (all subject to change).
For more information and how to register, visit the Lancaster Parks and Recreation website.