Kids Fishing Derby Sept. 18

The Canyon Lake Bassmaster Club is holding its annual Kid Fishing Derby on Sept. 18. Kids, ages five to 15 are invited to participate.

All those participating need to sign up at the event between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Holiday Harbor Park. Parents must register and sign a consent form in order for their child to participate.

Live worms will be handed out at registration while supplies last and kids can begin fishing anywhere on the lake once they are registered until 11:00 a.m.

Catches must be weighed in between 11:00 a.m and noon. Participants who are not in line by noon will not be eligible for trophies.

Mark Inkrote, vice president of the Canyon Lake Association of Men (CLAMS) Club, hands Jude Donahue of the Canyon Lake Bassmasters Club a check to help finance the Bassmasters’ upcoming Kids Fishing Derby Sept. 18. The $300 donation is part of the ongoing charitable focus of CLAMs, Mark said. Photo provided by CLAMS.

Bass are excluded and if caught should be released back into the lake. No more than three fish per species may be weighed in.

Trophies will be presented at 1:00 p.m. in three age groups: ages five to seven, eight to 11 and 12 to 15.

A “Big Fish” trophy for each species will be awarded to one boy and one girl.

Every participant will receive a prize for participating and a few lucky kids will go home with new bicycles. There will also be a complimentary hot dog lunch served at the snack bar at noon.

The Canyon Lake Bassmasters Club is a nonprofit organization. To donate a prize or to sponsor this event, please contact Jude Donahue at 909-215-5005.