Kids Fishing Derby To Be Held June 4 At Tyler State Park

A Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 4 at Tyler State Park. The event is hosted by Northampton Township Parks and Recreation but all area residents are invited to participate.

That day, kids 16 and younger can fish license-free and enjoy fun contests and prizes.

The event gets underway at 8:30 a.m. and will go through 11:30 a.m. It will be held at the dam near the Boat House.

The cost is $8 for Northampton residents and $10 for non-residents. Or, sign up as a family and it's $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents (limit of four). Adults are free.

There will be awards for the following age categories: 5 years and younger; ages 6 through 8; ages 9 through 12; and ages 13-16. There will be a Big Fish of the Day, a casting contest, prizes, raffles and more.

Expert fishermen from Langhorne Rod Club will be on hand to provide great tips on fishing success, according to organizers.

Participants should bring a fishing pole. No experience is needed. Each child will receive an official fishing derby kit, a cup of bait, soda and soft pretzel.

Adults can provide assistance, however a fishing license is required for any adult wishing to fish for themselves, organizers said. It is a catch and release program.

Click here to sign up or get more information.

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