The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) announced that they will host the 72nd Annual Perry J. Spinelli Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 29, at Page Park.
“We are looking forward to another great fishing derby and watching the community come together for a fun morning of fishing and prizes,” said Madison Fostervold.
Fostervold is the newly appointed BPRYCS recreation program assistant.
The fishing derby is for children of all skill levels 13 years of age and under. There is no cost to participate in the derby, and pre-registration is not required. There will be a variety of prizes awarded for fish caught throughout the morning, winners will be announced at 10 a.m.
Participants should check in at the Page Park Pavilion the day of the event between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine at the Page Park Pond on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Each participant may use one fishing pole, one hook, and one bobber to catch their fish. Artificial lures and gang hooks are not allowed, participants may lure their catches in with any legal bait.
Parents or guardians may assist in casting during the family-friendly event; however, they must ensure that the children land their own fish.
The event is sponsored by Bristol Police Union, City True Value, Local 233 AFSCME Union, Oakland LLC, and Bristol Professionals & Supervisors Association.
For more information regarding the 72nd Annual Perry J. Spinelli Fishing Derby, and for a full set of rules, please visit www.bristolrec.com. For questions, please contact Madison Fostervold, Recreation Program Assistant, at madisonfostervold@bristolct.gov
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