On Thursday, May 19, Essex County will be holding its annual fishing derby at Verona Park lake.
Sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, each derby is free and open to children ages 15 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing pole, bait, bucket and chair. Prizes in various age categories for catching the first and most fish will be awarded at the conclusion of each derby.
You can register at the boathouse that evening beginning at 5 p.m. The derby begins at 6 p.m. and awards will be presented at 7:45 p.m.
For more information, please call 973-735-6229. The fishing derbies will be held rain or shine.
