As part of the National and State of Michigan's Annual Free Fishing Weekend,  the City of Wyandotte is hosting its 21st Annual exciting, fun-filled fishing derby for children 5 to 13 years of age, on Saturday, June 7th. 2008, at Bishop Park Fishing Pier (just north of Oak and Van Alstyne).  Fishing contest hours are 10 AM to Noon.

All contestants will receive a fishing contest participation award and gift bag.   A trophy and new rod and reel will be awarded to winners in each of the following categories:
 

Age Categories:     5 to 8 years of age     9 to 13 years of age Trophies and prizes awarded to winners in each category:     • LONGEST FISH      • MOST FISH CAUGHT     • SMALLEST FISH      • MOST UNUSUAL ITEM CAUGHT

Youths can pre-register at the Wyandotte Recreation Department
or the Office of  the Downtown Development Authority / Special Events  from May 3rd through June 2nd.   Due to the size of the fishing pier there will be a limit of 200 contestants. 

All participants must be pre-registered. 
Only fish caught from 10 AM to Noon are eligible for prizes. 
Children must catch fish unassisted.  The judges decision is final. 
This event is limited to the first 100 pre-registered Wyandotte resident contestants and first 100 pre-registered non-resident contestants. 
Contestants must bring their own fishing pole, hook, line and sinker. 
Live bait will be available at the fishing pier.

The City of Wyandotte has a strong commitment to area youths and is proud to celebrate National Fishing Week by sponsoring this program for young citizens.