Kids' Fishing Derby to be held Saturday at Mile Square
Hosted by OC parks, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Angler Chronicles, the annual Kids' Fishing Derby will be held at the North Lake at Mile Square Park 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 16, rain or shine.
The lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of trout or catfish prior to the derby. Kids ages 6-15 are invited to join and vie for various prizes among different age groups. The kid with the overall winning catch will have their name inscribed on the Mile Square Fishing Derby Trophy.
Fishing clinics will be held on site and a limited number of fishing rods will be available for loan. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Food will be available for purchase during the derby.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Early arrival is recommended as space is limited. Mile Square Regional Park is at 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley.
For more information, call (714) 973-6600 or email milesquare@ocparks.com.
