Duck pond Fishing Derby for Kids

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 • 8AM - 1PM • (Rain Date: June 13 1:00-4:30 PM)

This event for Ages 3-15 is held in sponsorship with TWRA, Wal-Mart, and other area organizations. Trophies are awarded in each age division for the largest fish and the most fish caught. Overall event winner for each category will receive atrophy as well. All participants receive a ribbon and are eligible to win door prizes including a grand prize. A Games Area will also be available after weigh-in. Space will be limited! Click Here to be entered into a drawing for a reserved spot on the pedestrian bridge! (For registered participants Ages 9-15 who are able to cast over the railing only.)

Date

Saturday, June 12, 2021
(Rain Date: June 13 1:00-5:30 PM)

Location

Alcoa Duck Pond

Time

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Everyone needs to check-in on-site between 7:00-7:45 AM.

Registration

Use button on right to pre-register on-line or at the Parks & Rec. office through 4:00 PM Friday before the event, June 11. Registration also taken on-site the day of the event from 7:00-8:00 AM.
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Everyone must check-in at the Registration Tent the morning of the event.

Cost

$7.00 pre-registration
$10.00 day of the event

Rules & Information

⚬ This event is designed to allow children the opportunity to experience and LEARN the concepts of fishing. Adults are allowed to provide ASSISTANCE ONLY, but CANNOT "FISH" for the participant. Participants may be subject to disqualification for not abiding by the rules of the event.

⚬ Even if you have pre-registered, you must check-in on-site at the red/white tent for your goody bag and door prize tickets.

⚬ Drink and goody bag are guaranteed to the first 250 participants (includes Fishing Derby keepsake).

⚬ All participants are eligible for numerous door prizes including a grand prize.

⚬ Event management provided by Parks & Rec. staff, TWRA, and area volunteers.Trophy for the Overall Event Champion for the “Largest Fish” caught, as well as the “Most Fish” caught.

⚬ 1st place trophies will be awarded in each age group for the “Largest Fish” (weight) and 1st through 4th place trophies for the "Most Fish Caught" (weight).
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⚬ Age divisions: 3-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-15

⚬ 1st-4th place trophies will be awarded in each age group for the “Most Fish” (total weight of 10 fish maximum).

⚬ All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.

⚬ Participants may use 1 ROD ONLY, and be considerate of other participants at all times.

⚬ Bank fishing only - No wading. - Event encourages catch and release. Please bring stringer and bucket!

⚬ All fish must be checked in to be eligible for awards.

⚬ Adults are allowed to provide assistance only with baiting, casting and removing fish from hook, but cannot “fish” for the participant. If rule is not abided by, fishing for participant may result in forfeiture of awards eligibility.

⚬ Parents should visit our website Saturday morning in case of cancellation due to inclement weather. If cancelled, the Derby will be re-scheduled for the next day, Sunday, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

⚬ No fishing license is required on event day.

2021 FISHING DERBY RESULTS

Over 220 kids participated in the 27th annual Alcoa Duck Pond Fishing Derby for Kids on Saturday, June 9. Over 714 pounds of fish were weighed in and over 400 fish were caught! The event was sponsored by Parks & Recreation, Wal-Mart, TWRA, and other area sponsors. The derby was held for Ages 3–15 to encourage the sport of fishing for kids. Congratulations to this year's winners:

Overall Event - Biggest Fish

Nicholas Lee - 4.9 lbs

Overall Event - Most Fish Per Weight (Up to 10 Fish)

Cooper Wickert - 23.8 lbs

Award winners for Ages 3 & 4:

Biggest Fish – Gabriel Small 3.1 lbs
1st Place Most Fish – Sage Cook 10.9 lbs
2nd Place Most Fish – Gabriel Small 9.2 lbs
3rd Place Most Fish – Harper Broyles 4.9 lbs
4th Place Most Fish – Drake Powell 4.7 lbs

Award winners for Ages 11-12:

Biggest Fish – Cooper Wickert 4.1 lbs
1st Place Most Fish – Cooper Wickert 23.8 lbs
2nd Place Most Fish – Jameson Payne 17.7 lbs
3rd Place Most Fish – Bryson Bell 14.5 lbs
4th Place Most Fish – Jakub Pikor 11.8 lbs

Award winners for Ages 5-7:

Biggest Fish – Isaiah Love 4.1 lbs.
1st Place Most Fish – Brylee Jones 22.5 lbs
2nd Place Most Fish – Isaiah Wilson 20.9 lbs
3rd Place Most Fish – Drake Harness 18.9 lbs
4th Place Most Fish (tie) – Brianna Brotherton 14.2 lbs

Award winners for Ages 13-15:

Biggest Fish – Nicholas Lee 4.9 lbs
1st Place Most Fish – Jaden Crawford 22.7 lbs
2nd Place Most Fish – Lily Hall 22.5 lbs
3rd Place Most Fish – Nicholas Lee 21.1 lbs
4th Place Most Fish – Casey Cantrell 20.1 lbs

Award winners for Ages 8-10:

Biggest Fish – Joe Hearl 3.4 lbs
1st Place Most Fish – Nathaniel Howard 12.3 lbs
2nd Place Most Fish – Landry Taylor 10.9 lbs
3rd Place Most Fish – Abbie Holcomb 9.4 lbs
4th Place Most Fish – Kacper Pikor 8.6 lbs