Livingston Anglers Take Note: Essex County To Hold Youth Fishing Derbies For 2016

Are you one of the best, young anglers in Essex County?

Essex County will hold its annual youth fishing derbies – a series of events at seven local parks – from Saturday, April 16, to Saturday, June 18.

According to county officials, the free, public competitions are open to children ages 15 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing pole, bait, bucket and chair. Prizes in various age categories for catching the first and most fish will be awarded at the conclusion of each derby.

The fishing derbies will be held as follows:

• Saturday, April 16th: Essex County Branch Brook Park, Prudential Concert Grove, Newark. The derby will be held during the Family Day Celebration. On-site registration begins at 11 a.m., the derby begins at 12 noon and awards will be presented at 2:15 p.m.
• Saturday, May 7th: Essex County Grover Cleveland Park Pond, Brookside Avenue and Runnymede Road, Caldwell/Essex Fells. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m., the derby begins at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented at 11:15 a.m. Derby is co-sponsored by the Roseland Recreation Department.
• Saturday, May 14th: Essex County Irvington Park Pond, Grove Street and Lyons Avenue, Irvington. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m., the derby begins at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented at 11:15 a.m.
• Thursday, May 19th: Essex County Verona Park Boathouse, Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue, Verona. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m., the derby begins at 6 p.m. and awards will be presented at 7:45 p.m.
• Saturday, May 21st: Essex County Weequahic Park Lake, Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue, Newark. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m., the derby begins at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented at 11:15 a.m.
• Saturday, June 11th: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park Pond, Center Street and Harrison Street, Orange. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m., the derby begins at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented at 11:15 a.m.
• Saturday, June 18th: Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, Orange Reservoir, Paddle Boat area. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m., the derby begins at 9 a.m. and awards will be presented at 11:15 a.m.

For additional information, call 973-735-6229. The fishing derbies will be held rain or shine.

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