40th Annual Fishing Derby this Saturday, May 13th, 7am at Plattwood Park!

Deep River Parks and Recreation News

Get ready to Fish!! It's Derby time!
The pond has been stocked and the fun begins tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 13th @ 7:00 am.

To celebrate our 40th year- a special prize will be given to the person who catches the tagged 23" trout!
This event is open to all area youth ages 5-15.
Pre-register and save $$- $5.00 per angler/$10.00 per family before 5/13.
Morning of derby registration $7.00 per angler/$15.00 per family
At park registration runs from 7:00-7:30 am
Derby runs from 7:30-9:30 am.

Prizes awarded at the conclusion of the derby-Prizes awarded in three age categories and for largest catch. Plus the added special prize mentioned above!

This event will be held rain or shine.
Come down to Plattwood Park in Deep River (77 Winthrop Road) and cast a line!

This event is sponsored by Deep River Parks and Recreation. Thank you to Ted's Bait and Tackle of Old Saybrook, for the donation of fishing supplies, including a rod, reel and gift certificate.

Please see the town web site for fishing derby rules