Fishing Derby

Event Location Name:
 
Lake Estes Marina
 

Event Location Street Address:
 
1770 Big Thompson Ave.
 

Event Beginning time(s):
 
Registration at 6:30 am; event begins at 8 am
 

Event Date(s):
 

06/05/10

Event Description:
 
The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District(EVRPD) in conjunction with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) will sponsor the 22nd annual Fishing Derby to benefit EVRPD youth athletic programs.

The Fishing Derby is held at Lake Estes which is stocked with trout, mostly rainbows, from CDOW the day prior to the event. Don Fitch, pictured above, actually caught a 2 lb. 2 oz, 18 1/2" brown trout native to Lake Estes.

The Fishing Derby is for all fishermen ages. Approximately 250 – 300 people attend each year.

There will be a contest for “largest fish” in four age groups - for one male and one female - with prizes donated by Estes Park merchants. Categories are: ages 9 and under; 10–15 years; 16–59, and 60 and over. A grand prize will be awarded for the biggest catch overall.

The Derby begins at 8 am and ends at noon. Registration begins at 6:30 am at the Lake Estes Marina Store on the northeast side of the lake.

The $5 day-use fee for vehicles at Lake Estes will be waived on Derby Day.

June 6 & 7 are “free fishing” days in the State of Colorado. Fishing licenses are not required by the state on those two days.
 

Ticket Price:
 
Registration is $4 per person on the day of the event. Pre-registration is $3.
 

Event Contact Phone #:
 
970-586-8191