SALISBURY, Md. – Wicomico County Recreation & Parks’ Youth Fishing Derby, a longtime community tradition, is back in person this summer.
Children ages 15 and under must preregister to participate in this free event on June 5. Check-in is at 8 a.m. at the Salisbury City Park. Fishing will be from 9-11 a.m. with awards and snacks for the youth participants to follow.
Boys and girls can compete for prizes in categories including, but not limited to: Most Fish Caught, Most Unusual Catch and Biggest Fish. Participants should bring their own bait and rod.
“The Fishing Derby is a wonderful tradition for the youth and families in our community,” said Jamie Nichols, program director for Wicomico County Recreation & Parks. “It feels great to be able to be back in person this year and have a day filled with fishing and fun.”
Registration is open now through June 4 and is available online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org or at the Wicomico Civic Center box office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.). Contact Jamie Nichols at 410-548-4900, ext. 108, or email jnichols@wicomicocounty.org.