Annual Kids Fishing Derby
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Event Details
Fish at your favorite fishing hole or Idle Hour Lake. Age Groups: 3-5 yrs. old 6-8 yrs. old 9-12 yrs. old. Medals awarded for the largest in weight, and smallest in length in each age group and category - Sunfish, Bass, Crappie and Catfish.
All registered anglers will receive a prize– Must be present to win.
*Grand Prize – 2 man scamp given away after the derby
Only registered anglers qualify for the drawing
Registration: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Weigh in by 2:00 p.m. – no exceptions
Hot dogs served from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kansas Fish & Game’s free fishing weekend. No fishing license required.
No dead fish will be counted– no exceptions
Rain or Shine Severe weather cancels derby and will be rescheduled
Sponsored by: Altamont Police Department & Masonic Lodge #69
Questions? Call 620-784-5582
Idle Hour Lake
3 1/2 miles south of Altamont on Ness Rd
10040 Ness Road, Altamont, KS
Annual Kids Fishing Derby
Phone : 620-784-5582 (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : 620-784-5882
Email Address : cityoffice@altamontks.com
Web: 69.89.31.105/~altamon3/kids-fishing-derby/
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