Kids' Trout Fishing Derby

Catch the fun at the 28th Annual Kids' Trout Fishing Derby Saturday, May 13th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Powder Mills Park at the Powder Horn Lodge. The event is organized in conjunction with the Town of Pittsford Parks & Rec Department and the Monroe County Parks Department.

 

The event is FREE.  Registration is available online prior to the event, or in person starting at 8:00 am. on Derby Day, exclusively for kids 15 years of age and younger.

 

The fishing contest will run between 9:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by an awards ceremony and fishhatchery tour at 11:30 AM.  Complimentary refreshments will be  served.

 

The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park will be stocking fish for this event. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the hatchery.  In addition, special thanks to The Riedman Foundation for funding and operating the hatchery and making the Pittsford Rotary Club Fishing Derby possible.

 

This is the 28th year that Pittsford Rotary will host the tournament. Rotarian and fishing enthusiast Harry Womeldorf organized the club’s first “Kids Derby” in 1997. Since then, more than 3,000 children have taken part in the event. The emphasis is on experiencing the adventure and excitement of fishing with family members of all ages.

 

For more information call the tournament chairperson Kevin O'Grady at 641-0668 or email kevin@ogradyassociates.com.