Essex County’s annual fishing derby came to Weequahic Park this past Saturday, and several young Newarkers hooked themselves prizes for their prowess with hook and line.
Messiah Payton was recognized as the first girl to catch a fish during the derby and also for landing the most fish in the girls age 6-10 category; Isaiah Cooper was tied for most fish in the boys 11-15 age category; McQuran Muhamed tied for most fish caught among boys aged 5 and under; while Jasir Terry was the first boy to catch a fish Saturday and caught the most among boys in the 6 to 10 category.
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Pictured with the winners is Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo.
Upcoming fishing derbies will be held Saturday, June 8 in Monte Irvin Orange Park and Saturday, June 15 in Irvington Park. For more information, call the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs at 973-735-6229.
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