Children's Fish Derby draws large group of kids, parents.

Chris McGarry Aug 6, 2023 5:52 PM
When at first you don’t succeed, patiently wait in the same spot until the fish to start biting. This is exactly what Amelia Pike and her mother, Caroline, did during the Children’s Fish Derby, and were rewarded with this pike fresh from the pond at Alexander Hamilton Park. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Carter Suhan holds up the perch he caught seconds earlier in the fishing pond at Alexander Hamilton Park during the Lac La Biche Summer Days Children’s Fish Derby on Sunday. Chris McGarry photo.▲
Three-year-old Luca Behnke shows off the 22 cm fish his dad, James, helped him catch. Chris McGarry photo.▲
As with anything, There’s a learning curve with fishing as well. Connor Charney watches as his dad helps him get set up before casting his line into the pond. Chris McGarry photo.▲

LAC LA BICHE - It’s recommended to make hay when the sun shines... or go fishing with family.

And on Sunday morning, 64 youngsters and their families said, "Hay -  let's go fishing at the Summer Days Children's Fish Derby."

The swarm of young anglers took advantage of the  warm weekend weather for a few hours of fishing, socializing and fun at Alexander Hamilton Park's fishing pond.

The annual Children’s Fish Derby, which has been a part of Lac La Biche Summer Days for decades, also gave the participants who landed the four biggest fish the opportunity to win their choice of four top prizes from a mountain of prizes.  With dozens of smaller prizes — at least one for every little fisher-person, all donated by local businesses  — the top awards included a brand-new bicycle and local gift certificates.

As soon as everyone had finished casting their lines, the families were also treated to a campfire hot-dog roast while each of the kids received a complimentary cooler bag filled with treats.

This year’s Children’s Fish Derby was organized by the Lac La Biche Ladies Muslim Association.

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