Blackwater NWR
6th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 7, 2008
9:00am-1:00pm

Featuring

Fishing for Youths 15 and Under
Prizes
Annual Frog Jumping Contest
Free Photo of Youth with Their Fish
Educational Demonstrations
Free Hot Dog & Soda

Grab your fishing rod and your favorite frog for a great day of fun at Blackwater NWR! Learn the tricks of catching fish, casting, and tying knots. Fishing poles and bait provided or bring your own. Free hot dog, soda, chips, and bag of gifts for each contestant. Fishing prizes in three age groups (11 - 15 years old, 6 - 10 years old, and 5 and under). Bring your own frog to enter the Annual Frog Jumping contest. Casting lessons and assistance with learning how to fish. Educational exhibits and demonstrations.

Fishing located at Blackwater's Hog Range Pond - Go west on Route 16 to Church Creek, turn left onto Route 335, go approximately 5 miles, turn into the first drive on the right past Key Wallace Drive, go past the large old house on the right to the pond in the next field on the right.

Pre-register by calling 410-228-2677 or at 8:30 a. m. on June 7

Please note: Due to new regulations on possessing turtles, we have had to cancel the annual Turtle Race.

 

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Dr
Cambridge, Maryland 21613