Kid's Annual Father's Day Fishing Derby 2024

Kid's Annual Father's Day Fishing Derby 2024

A catch and release fishing derby for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 years in four age categories. Prizes for age groups and largest fish!

By Bucks County Conservation District

Date and time

Sunday, June 16 · 8 - 11am EDT

Location

Peace Valley Park Pavilion 1 - Angler's Pier

Unnamed Road Doylestown, PA 18901

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 3 hours

Join us for this year's annual Kid's Father's Day Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Angler's Pier in Peace Valley Park. Check-in time will start at approximately 8am until 8:30am and fishing will begin at 8:30am until 10:30am.

I t is a catch and release derby for boys and girls ages 5-15 years in four age categories.

This is a rain or shine event. Cancellation may occur for thunderstorms.

Preregistration is recommended on or before June 14, 2023. Goodie bags will be gifted to children who are pre-registered. If you are unable to pre-register, we ask that you bring exact payment as change may be in short supply.

Coffee and donuts are provided for participants and parents at the events.

Donations are gratefully accepted and all revenue is used towards next year's derby!

W HAT TO BRING:

  • Bring a BUCKET! Buckets will be in short supply this year, and are required for the safe transport of caught fish to and from the weigh station.
  • Bait
  • Fishing pole
  • Net
  • Barbless hooks

Recommended equipment:

  • spin cast/push button rod
  • garden worms for bait
  • BUCKET for transporting caught fish safely

Other Details:

No fishing license required

All PA Fish and Boat Rules and Laws apply. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or adult 18 years or older.

The event is sponsored by the Bucks County Conservation District, the Bucks County Parks & Recreation Department, and Fish 'N Tails Guide Service.

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