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'Have a Heart Kids Fishing Derby' is June 29 in Waddington

Posted 6/21/19

WADDINGTON -- The second Have a Heart Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 29 on the NY State Free Fishing Day in Whitaker Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the derby ends at 3 p.m. …

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'Have a Heart Kids Fishing Derby' is June 29 in Waddington

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WADDINGTON -- The second Have a Heart Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 29 on the NY State Free Fishing Day in Whitaker Park.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the derby ends at 3 p.m.

There will be placed winners for the longest fish, 50/50, food truck, raffles and games.

All state and local laws will apply.

Other rules and regulations include:

• Ages 4 - 16 can compete for prizes, registration is $5 per kid. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Must be registered to fish. Fishing starts at 9 am.

• Boundaries are along the St. Lawrence River from Brandy Brook to Whitaker Park in Waddington. All fishing must be from the banks.

• Species of fish allowed are: pan fish, such as perch, rock bass, crappie, sunfish and blue gill.

• This is a catch and release derby.

• One fishing pole per child.

• Winners determined by length. However, if a tie occurs then the fish that was recorded first will win. Can only hold one place on the board.

• All fish must be alive when measured and released right after.

• Winner must be present to collect prizes and raffles.

• Be courteous of others with fishing and please pick up all trash at the end of the day.

• No alcohol.

• All decisions made by event coordinators are final and prize must be accepted as awarded and have no other surrender value.