Kids Fishing Derby (15yrs and under)
875 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778
USA
On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Buncombe County Recreation Services, in partnership with NC Wildlife Resource Commission, will host a Kids Fishing Derby at Owen Park in Swannanoa (875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778). The fishing tournament is open to all children through age 15. No fishing license is required for children under 16 years of age, but bring an adult to help with baiting hook and removing fish.
Check-in and registration begins at 8:00am and the tournament starts promptly at 8:30am and will conclude at 11:30am. Advance registration for the event is available on line for $7.00 per child at owenkidsfishing.buncombere
Registration will also be available on site the day of the event, $10.00 per child.
Registration includes snacks, hot dog lunch and prizes for those who place within event categories. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish, the smallest fish, and the most fish caught.
Fishing poles will be available from the NC Wildlife Commission on a first come, first served basis. Recreation Services will supply a bucket and bait for each competitor’s catch. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing supplies.
This is a “Catch and Release” event. After the fish has been measured, it will be released back into the lake