Fishing Derby & Clinic

The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a one day Fishing Derby and Clinic at the Neawha Park skating Pond in Oneonta on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16th.

This is a special educational fishing event specifically permitted by the NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation for kids and parents of all ages for Father’s Day only. Fishing licenses will not be required. According to the DEC requirements, there will be no competitive fishing prizes. This will be a two part event.

Parents and kids must register upon entering the pond. Tickets will be distributed at registration. Fishing in the pond will take place from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM after which registered attendees will be asked to assemble in the pavilion. There will be a brief fishing education clinic presented for children by members of Trout Unlimited, followed by door prizes. Parents and children must register and
attend the clinic to be eligible for the door prize drawings.
The event will end at 3PM but will be halted if there is a threat of lightning. Fishing worms will be provided.
Chapter members will be available to assist in the baiting of hooks and release of fish caught.
All fish caught must be released back into the pond