Free Youth Fishing Derby On June 2 At Salisbury City Park

Hook, Line and Sinker

(Salisbury, MD) Cast your rod at Salisbury City Park on Saturday, June 2 during the Annual Youth Fishing Derby. This free event is open to children 15 and under. Registration will begin at 8:30am on site (advanced registration is not necessary), and fishing starts promptly at 9:00am. Participants must bring their own rod and bait. Several catch and release contests are planned and trophies will be awarded for the biggest fish, most fish caught, most unusual catch and more.

In preparation for the derby, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will help stock the pond at Salisbury City Park. Approximately 500 blue gills will join the pond’s current inhabitants including catfish, large-mouth bass, perch and carp.

Food and drinks will be provided for all of the youth participants. For more information on this year’s fishing derby please contact Program Director Katie Kuta at 410-548-4900 ext. 109 or email kkuta@wicomicocounty.org.