‘Catch’ Summer With Annual Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby

GLEN COVE, NY — The Glen Cove Mayor’s Annual Snapper Derby is a great way to snare the summer season (along with some fish) on Aug. 17 (rain or shine).

This annual fishing event is organized by the Glen Cove Anglers Club with volunteers from the Glen Cove Anglers Club and Matinecock Rod & Gun Club to run the Derby.

It is for City of Glen Cove resident children ages 6 to 16 and is held at Glen Cove’s Pryibil Beach Fishing Pier from 8:30am. to 11:30am, rain or shine. Registration will be held the day of the event from 8:15am. to 9:30am ONLY.

Participating children will compete for prizes in one of two divisions: junior division for kids ages 6 to 10 years old and senior division for 11- to 16-year-olds.

Participants are required to bring their own rod and reel. While supplies last, participants will receive a Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby Tee Shirt, a hot dog & soda and a raffle ticket for other prizes.

Trophies will be awarded to the top catches of the day in each division as well as to the Best Angler of the day. All prizes will be awarded at the end of the event.

Winners must be present to accept their prize.

The 2024 sponsors include:

• Glen Cove Dept. of Recreation Duffy’s Bait & Tackle
• Matinecock Rod & Gun Club
• JJ Stanis
• Glen Cove Anglers Club Glen Cove Beer & Soda
• Glen Cove PBA
• Maass Dedication LLC
• Harbor Marine Service
• Mercurio Pediatric Dentistry
• Mayor Pam Panzenbeck
• Valley Sports & Trophy
• Glen Cove Iron Works
• Glen Cove Republican Committee
• Glen Cove Democratic Committee
• Councilman Kevin P. Maccarone
• August Thompson Corp.
• Vestacast
• Nick Dileo Insurance Agency
• Manzione Dentistry
• Elite Coach Works
• Fallon Painting, Inc.
• Ferris Orthodontics
• State Farm Insurance-John Perrone Agency
• Ray’s Towing Service