Tomorrow marks the start of the Annual Children’s Fishing Derby. This event was the initiated by the Warkworth Service Club in 1988, becoming a generational tradition. We often hear from the adults “I came here as a kid” making it our honour to keep this event running. Join us Sat. May 3 and/or Sun. May 4 from 8-3. Please respect this private property. Look for the yellow signs to guide you
- Cash only event
- Gates open at 7:30. No lines in the water until after the whistle blows at 8:00
- There is no pre-registration. You will register your children 14 and under at the gate, $10 for each child. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. ONLY children may fish. One pole per child
- Maximum catch limit of 2 fish. (Participants may continue to fish if they pay an additional $10)
- All caught fish must be kept. No catch and release.
- We don’t have tackle for use, you will need to bring your own. We will be selling worms, live bait is prohibited.
- Only single hooks allowed; multiple hook lures prohibited
- Shore fishing only.
- We don’t have people dedicated to fishing instruction but someone may be available to offer assistance.
- Prizes will be awarded to the largest fish caught each day, be sure to have your catch weighed at the Fishing Hut.
- We will have the BBQ on and there will be a raffle table
- Zero tolerance for alcohol and cannabis use on the property.
