Cranford Gets Ready For Father's Day Fishing Derby

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Jaycees are preparing to run another successful Fishing Derby this weekend — with prizes for the winning families.

It's the annual Leonard Snyder Memorial Father's Day Fishing Derby at Nomahegan Park on Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m. It ends at 11:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony to commence shortly after. No pre-registration is required.

The Cranford Jaycees will provide free bait and bobbers for all participants while supplies last.

The Nomahegan pond will be specifically stocked for this Father's Day Event with bass and catfish, and there will be six categories for prizes by age range and a special award for the Overall Largest Fish.

In addition to the bass and catfish that are added to the pond, there will be a tagged Golden Trout. If anyone catches the golden trout, there will be a $50 Amazon Gift card for a bounty reward.

If no one catches the Golden Trout, the $50 Amazon gift card will go to the winner of the Overall Largest fish. The $50 Amazon gift card would be in addition to either the Ugly stick or the original $40 gift card to CHQ.

Top Prize for Overall Largest Fish: The winner will get his/her choice of an "Ugly Stick" fishing pole or a $40 gift card to CHQ in these categories:

• 7 & UNDER GIRLS
• 7 & UNDER BOYS

• 10 & UNDER GIRLS
• 10 & UNDER BOYS

• 13 & UNDER GIRLS
• 13 & UNDER BOYS

All participants should bring their fish to the Gazebo for measurement and submission. The first, second, and thirdrd place winners in each group win a $30, $20, or $10 gift certificate, respectively, to Cranford Cougar Headquarters.

"This is a wonderful event the Cranford Jaycees do every year and it is a great time for the family to do something together on Father's Day with the kids," said the organizer. "It will be a lot of fun for all!"

For over 50 years the Cranford Jaycees have combined networking, community activity, individual development, and training while making friends for life. Members participate in volunteer community events, establish rewarding friendships and professional contacts, and experience the gratification of servicing humanity.

Throughout the year, the Cranford Jaycees hold many events to raise funds that go towards the Jaycees Scholarship Fund. Additionally, the Jaycees are frequently called upon to assist with manpower to help run events in town. Website: https://www.cranfordjaycees.org/

For more information, see the Facebook event link here.

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