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Father’s Day Fishing Derby
June 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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:
- Bass
- Brook Trout
- Perch
- Sunfish
- Blue Gill
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
- 11:30 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.
Pricing:*
| Gate Admission | Fishing Derby Entry (8 and under only) | Boat Rental (Optional) | Fishing Rod Rental (Optional) |
| Age 15+: $10.50 Ages 5-14: $7.25 Age 0-4: Free | $10 | Three Person Canoe: $33 Two Person Kayak: $33 | $5 |
Important Notes:
- Please book the 9:00 am to 12:00 pm timeslot if you will be bringing kids 8 & under to participate in the derby. This is the only timeslot that allows purchase of the fishing derby entry fees.
- You will still be able to stay for the awards ceremony and celebration after 12:00 pm.
- Bait and tackle are not provided. Please come prepared with your fishing lures.
- We ask that you use barbless hooks.
- Dogs are welcome to attend the derby, but we kindly ask that they remain leashed at all times. Please do not let them run or swim freely in the lake. Small dogs are allowed on rental boats, but please be mindful of your hooks and cast-offs!