Father’s Day Fishing Derby

Calling kids, Dads and father figures! On Sunday, June 15, we’re opening Area 8 for the day to host a Fishing Derby and Father’s Day celebration. Kids 8 years old and under can come out and fish off the docks or rocks, or rent a canoe or kayak and get on the water to track down the biggest fish! Plan on staying for the afternoon to enjoy a celebration with music, games and activities, plus a BBQ lunch.*

*Additional fees apply for the BBQ.

Fish in the lake at Area 8:

As part of our restoration efforts, Conservation Halton has been stocking the Area 8 reservoir with native species for several years. To support restoration, all fish caught must be released back into the Area 8 reservoir. Thanks to ongoing restoration efforts, little anglers can happily reel in:

Schedule

• 9:00 am to 9:30 am – Check-in/Fishing Derby Begins
  • Collect your “bump board”, pencil, granola bar and juice box
• 9:30 am to 1:00 pm – Decorate Your Fish-Marking “Bump Board” Station
• 9:30 am to 11:00 am – First Boat Rental Slot Available
• 11:30 am to 1:00 pm – Second Boat Rental Slot Available
• 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm – Games & Activities, Music and BBQ Lunch
  • BBQ fare will be available for purchase on-site; additional fees apply
• 2:00 pm – Fishing Derby awards ceremony

Medals will be awarded to all participants and trophies will be awarded for:

• Biggest fish caught by an angler 4 or under
• Biggest fish caught by an angler between 5 and 6 years old
• Biggest fish caught by an angler between 7 and 8 years old

Adults and kids over 8 are also welcome to participate for the fun of it with no derby entry fee required.