Kids Fishing Derby- City of Bonner Springs

Fishing Derby Rules

• All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Child must be present at the awards to win. No exceptions!
• Prizes – There are three awards divisions – Age 1-6; 7-9 & 10-15. There will be a chance to win prizes for the smallest, longest, and most fish.
• Children must be 15 years old or younger to participate. Children 15 and younger do not need a license. Parents need a license to fish.
• Each child should have no more than one rod with one hook or lure in use at a time.
• Derby fishing is not limited to any particular species of fish; bluegill, bass, trout, catfish, all count towards a child’s total catch. Sorry, ducks, geese, frogs and turtles do not count.
• Fishing is limited to the lake shoreline and the dock.
• Kids must not cast when people are walking behind them. Parents are requested to monitor this carefully in the interest of safety.
• Parents may assist children in the 1-6 age group. Children in the 7-15 age groups must cast, hook, and catch the fish on their own. Parents may assist with baiting the hook and taking fish off the hook
• Participants are responsible for bringing their own basket or stringer and must remove their own fish from their stringer.

Times for age groups:

• 6 and Under: 10-11:15 a.m.
• Ages 7-9: 10-11:30 a.m.
• Ages 10-15: 10-11:45 a.m.