The Delaware Natural Resources Police, pictured above, will host the youth fishing tournament next month.
Young anglers across Delaware are invited to bait their hooks and cast their lines in the 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) on Saturday, June 7.
The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to children ages four to 15.
While there’s no cost to participate, families must preregister by Friday, May 23. The tournament will take place rain or shine at three public ponds — one in each county: Blockhouse Pond in Lewes (Sussex County), Akridge Scout Reservation near Dover (Kent County), and Lums Pond near Bear (New Castle County).
Weighmasters will be on-site at each location to record catches and help determine top finishers by age group and county.
One standout will earn the title of overall state winner. Trophies will be awarded to winners at the Delaware State Fair in July.
The annual event, organized by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) along with the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, aims to connect young people with the sport of fishing and promote conservation through catch-and-release practices.
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