Cast your line and reel in the big ones during Wicomico Recreation's Annual Free Youth Fishing Derby at Salisbury City Park, where youth ages 15 and under are welcome to take part in America's favorite family pastime. In preparation for the Derby, the Department of Natural Resources will stock the pond at Salisbury City Park. Approximately 500 blue gills will join the pond's current inhabitants, including catfish, largemouth bass, perch and carp.
Age Group(s): Youth 15 & Under
Date(s): June 3, 2017
Time(s): Registration Opens at 8 a.m.; Fishing: 9-11 a.m.; Lunch & Trophies: 11 a.m.-Noon
Location(s): Salisbury City Park
Program Fee(s): Free
Contact: Allen Swiger: 410-548-4900 x108 or aswiger@wicomicocounty.org
Additional Details: Please bring your own bait and rod. Food and drinks will be provided for youth participants. Trophies will be awarded in categories including but not limited to: Most Fish Caught, Most Unusual Catch and Biggest Fish.