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2011 Results

32nd Annual Parkersburg Fishing Derby will be held at
Parkersburg City Park and Southwood Park on April 21, 2011.
NO FISHING permitted April 19-April 21 2012

2012 Contributors

Golden Trout will real in $100.00 cash and a trophy to a lucky winner, In Memory of Al Smith.  (Golden Trout will not be measured for any other prize)
 
All fish must be caught during the derby to qualify for a prize.
Scroll down for more information, prizes, rules, etc.

For more information please contact Vickie at 304-424-7311 ext 201 or email vmarshall@woodrecreation.com

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Committee Members
Matt Shively, Chairman
Delmas Barker, Co-Chair

Parkersburg City Park Judges          

  • Dave Winger, Captain                   
  • Harold Shook                               
  • Matt Shively                                 
  • Vickie Marshall                                                         
  • CC Hardman

  • Southwood Park Judges
  • Harold Taylor, Captain
  • Sheri Cox
  • Basil Dye
  • Alice Taylor
  • Roger Emerick
  • Anita Emerick
  • Sam Henry
  • Delmas Barker, Co-Chair
  • Steve Cox, City of Parkersburg

Fishing Times
Ages 3-6         9:00 a.m. - Noon
Ages 7-10       9:15 a.m. - Noon
Ages 11-14     9:30 a.m. - Noon

Rules

  • No Fishing Lures
  • No Fishing from Piers
  • One Pole Per Fisherman
  • No Net Fishing
  • 4 Fish Per Fisherman
  • You may assist the fisherman, however, only the ages specified are permitted to fish.
  • Decision of Judges Final

     (Proof of age may be required of winners)

  • No Fishing from April 19th- April 21st, 2012
  • Open Fishing at 1:00 p.m. on April 21st, 2012
  • State & Federal regulations in effect, including necessary license and stamp.

Prizes will be awarded in each age group in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Prizes also awarded for Grand Champion, Largest Non-Trout and Smallest Fish.

Golden Trout (1 in each pond) winner will received $100.00, donated in Memory of Al Smith. 

All Fish must be caught during the derby in order to claim prize.