Jr Fishing Derby

This year the annual Vergennes Junior Fishing Derby is going virtual again. This is a free event and open to all kids ages 3-15. The Vergennes Junior Fishing Derby seeks to introduce young people to the benefits and enjoyment of fishing and to encourage them to share the sport with others. This year's event will begin on June 26th and end July 11th. Participants will have the opportunity to go fishing during those two weeks and submit a photo of their fish for a chance to win an award. For more information, read the rules and regulations.

Dates
June 26 – July 11, 2021 | You have two full weeks to fish

Divisions
Division I: Ages 3-7
Division II: Ages 8-15

Boundaries
Fish from the falls to the mouth of the river

How to Enter a Fish
This is real fishing; you have to physically catch a fish and photograph it to be entered. Email VergennesJrFishingDerby@gmail.com with the participant’s name, a picture of the fish, and where the fish was caught. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM on July 11th.

Awards
One award will be given for each category per division. The awards will be a random drawing. Each participant is able to enter a maximum of 2 entries per category for their division. For each category that is entered, one entry will be put into a grand prize drawing (maximum of 5 entries, Yellow Perch are not eligible).

Sponsors:
Addison County Eagles Aerie 3801
Addison County Eagles Auxiliary
Big River Bait and Tackle
Fire & Ice Restaurant
Gaines Insurance Agency
Malabar
National Bank of Middlebury
Shear Cuts/ Alpha
VFW Post 7824
WD Benton, Inc