Wayne County Parks 23rd Annual Fishing Derby Saturday, June 9th

It is a special thing for a child to catch their first fish, and a bunch of young boys and girls will get their shot at some Rainbow Trout on June 9th , from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Waterford Bend Park in Northville. The Wayne County Parks 23th Annual Fishing Derby is a fantastic chance for parents, and grandparents to teach the young ones the joy of fishing.

This event is sponsored in cooperation with Northville Parks & Recreation, Cabela's, Eppinger Manufacturing, and our very own Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 528. A special thanks should go to Vietnam veterans, Tom Brown who has been the driving force , and chairman for this event for years, along with co-chairs Gene Spurgess, and Dean Bell. They will be helped out by a number of veterans from the Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Veterans of America, who absolutely love doing this for the kids in our community.

Here are the pertinent details:

• The Middle Rouge River will be stocked with 10” - 12” Rainbow Trout. Prizes will be given away in a variety of categories. Three fish will be tagged for prizes.
• All anglers need to bring their own equipment and bait.
• There is a three fish limit.
• Pre-registration is NOT required.
• No fishing license is required for this event.
• A casting contest will be taking place throughout the event in the field across from the playscape.
• Waterford Bend Park is located on the corner of Six Mile & Northville Roads in Northville.

Schedule Of Events:

7:30 – 8:00 AM - Registration on site.

8:00 – 10:00 AM – Children 12 years old and younger can fish, as well as participate in the casting
contest. ( ONLY children 12 years old and younger can fish during this time)

10:00AM – Fishing for ALL ages.

10:30 AM – Presentation of prizes to children.