The Northwest CT Rod & Gun Club Fishing Derby will be held Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the NW CT Rod & Gun Club, 148 South Canaan Road, Canaan, CT 06018.

The Derby is a free event for children 16 years old and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

A new bicycle will be awarded to the fisherperson with the longest fish in each of four age categories- 0-5 years old; 6-11; 11-13; 13-16. All participants will receive a free raffle gift. There will be hotdogs and hamburgers available free to the children and for sale to adults.

Pre-registration for the Derby is not required.

The Derby day schedule at the Club’s trout-stocked pond is as follows:

8:30 am   Sign up

9:00 am Fishing begins

Noon Fishing ends.

The Derby provides youngsters with a great opportunity to hone their fishing skills infriendly competition.

For more information about the Fishing Derby call Gene at (860) 824-7478.

To learn more about the NW Ct Rod & Gun Club visit northwestctrodandgun.org.