the Kid's Fishing Derby
Awards given 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Kettering Noon Optimist
Kettering Police Department
Kettering Parks Recreation & Cultural Arts
- Bring your own fishing equipment
- Bait will be provided
Loaner poles available and wax worms will be provided.
- Casting demonstrations from 9-10 AM
- Beginners encouraged to attend.
- Catch a tagged fish for a special prize.
Awards from Noon - 1:00 PM
Parents or guardians must remain
with their children during the event.
The 2024 Fishing Derby was a huge success!!
413 Kids fished at the Delco Park Pond.
112 of those Kids borrowed Dor-Wood poles.
Thanks to over 50 volunteers who made the Fishing Derby possible.
Thanks to over 300 parents, grandparents, family, or guardians who brought kids to the event.
2023 Kids Fishing Derby Video
Recap of the 2022 Kid's Fishing Derby
On June 18, 2022, the Kid's Fishing Derby was held at Delco Park. The results are as follows:
Number of Kids that participated:
342
Number of parents: 150+
# of Dor-Wood Members that volunteered:
33
# of KNO Members that volunteered:
10
# of Kettering MS Fishing Club: 11
# of Kettering Police Officers that attended:
5
# of Ron L's Family from Columbus:
4
# of Bass Club Members that volunteered:
3
# of Kettering Parks personnel: 3
# of Kids Fishing Poles issued:
82
Total:
69 Volunteers
Thanks to Skyline Chili for donating and serving over 500 hot dogs at this event.
Number of Kids that participated: 120
(Note: 30 of these kids used our poles)
Age 5-8: 57
Age 9-12: 41
Age 13-16: 22
# of KNO Members that volunteered: 8
# of Kettering Police Officers that attended: 6
Number of Kids that participated: 231
(Note: 61 of these kids used our poles)
Age 5-8: 114
Age 9-12: 80
Age 13-16: 37
# of KNO Members that volunteered: 6
# of Kettering Police Officers that attended: 6
