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Hooked: Branford Parks & Rec, Branford Elks' Kids Fishing Derby May 11
At Chet's Pond, Fishing Derby prizes include the biggest trout, the first boy, and first girl to catch a fish, and the most fish caught.
BRANFORD, CT — Fishing pole? Check. Bait? Check. Chair? Check. Bucket? Check. That last one will hopefully be full of trout at the very wholesome and much-anticipated Branford Parks & Recreation and Branford Elks Club Kids Fishing Derby at Chet's Pond.
Set for May 11, check in is at 8:30 a.m., with hooks in the water from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Open to kids ages 15 and under, those under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pole, bait, chair, and bucket are required.
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Fishing Derby prizes: the biggest trout, the first boy, and first girl to catch a fish, and the most fish caught.
Register online at www.branfordrecreation.org or call 203-488-8304.
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Take a look at Chet's Pond being stocked with Rainbow trout back in 2020:
By the way, here's everything you need to know about freshwater fishing in Connecticut, including fish information, lake, and pond regulations and lake, pond and river locations.
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