Press release
The Rotary Club of Bucyrus is sponsoring a Fishing Derby for youth, age 15 and under. This fun filled event will be held Saturday – April 29, 2017 at the Crossroads Industrial Pond, located on Crossroads Boulevard in Bucyrus.
The Crossroads Industrial Pond is stocked each year with rainbow trout for the pleasure of area fishermen. This year 700 trout, 12 inches long or longer will be released just prior to the fishing Derby. Carryover fish from previous year’s stocking remain in the pond. A record breaking fish could be looking for your enticing bait.
Registration (youth only) begins at 8:30 AM and no fishing license is required. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Arrive early for registration. Car pool, if possible, as parking is limited at the Crossroads pond. The Fishing Derby will run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Spherion Mid Ohio and The Timken Company will be providing safety glasses for the first 100 youth to register. State of Ohio fishing laws and regulations will apply. The Crawford County Game Warden will be attending with gifts for the young anglers.
Prizes will be awarded by the Rotary Club of Bucyrus in several categories of competition. Prizes include; Zebco reels, rod & reel sets, lures and more. Test your skills, catch your limit and join in this exciting Fishing Derby.
Early registration is available no later than 12:00 noon, Thursday – April 27, 2017, at the following Bucyrus locations; Craig A. Miley Realty and Auction – 2nd floor of FCBank on Washington Square, Old Crawford Land & Title Agency – 116 West Perry Street, Andrew Schoch Nationwide Insurance Agency – 130 South Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus Tourism & Visitors Bureau – 301 South Sandusky and the FCBank Reception’s Desk on Washington Square.