PRESENTED BY ORBITEL COMMUNICATIONS
Cast your line and reel in the fun at the Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, October 17 presented by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at Pacana Park, Maricopa! 175 Kids aged 5-18 are invited to join this exciting day of fishing, friendly competition, and outdoor fun. For a $10 registration fee, each participant will receive a fishing pole and bait to get started. Each participant will have 90 minutes to catch and release the most fish in their age group and the winners will receive some exciting prizes.
5-6 years old
7-8 years old
9-10 years old
11-12 years old
13-18 years old
Please note: All participants 10 and above are required to have a fishing license at the event. The license cost is not included in the registration fee.
Fishing licenses can be purchased online ahead of time at: www.azgfd.gov/fishing
Schedule of events:
8:00 a.m. - Registration check in opens
9:00 a.m. - Derby begins
10:30 a.m. - Derby ends
11:00 a.m. - Winners announced
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Special thanks to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
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