The Pike County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce the annual Commissioners Fishing Derby is back for the 26th year rain or shine on April 20, 2024, from 8:00 am until 12 noon at Lily Pond on Schocopee Road.
Prizes including fishing poles, tackle boxes, and various baits, bobbers and lures will be awarded to the largest trout among each age group. The derby is open to children 15 and under.
There is no fee to participate. Each child must have their own registration form signed by a parent or guardian to participate.
Paper registration forms will be distributed within the school districts, but you may also register online at www.pikepa.org/fishingderby. On derby day, please visit the cabin to check in or submit your paper registration form on arrival.
Lily Pond will be stocked with a combination of rainbow, brown, golden and brook trout for the derby. Stocking of the pond will take place at 7:00 am on derby day. All are welcome to come to help!
To ensure a fun and safe event for all, a few rules will be enforced:
- PA fishing laws and regulations will apply
- Participants must be accompanied by and adult
- Fishing is permitted anywhere on the pond
- Participants must provide their own tackle and bait
- Participants must only use one fishing pole
- Each participant is allowed only one trout to be measured for the contest
- Parents, please remember this event is for the children
Refreshments will be available for purchase provided by the Friends of Warrior Football.
For those unfamiliar with Lily Pond, signs will be posted directing participants to the pond.
There are still sponsorship opportunities for this year’s derby. Interested parties should contact the Pike County Commissioners Office at (570) 296-7613.
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Photo Id: Left to right: Dylan DeFebo, Landon DeFebo, and Liam Payne