County to sponsor first Fishing Derby

Middlesex County will hold its first Fishing Derby on June 14, rain or shine, at the pond in Johnson Park, River Road, Piscataway.

All fishing will be catch and release. Participants will be divided into the following age groups: 4-7, 8-10 and 11-14.

First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded for the longest fish caught in each age group

Admission and participation are free. Participants should bring their own equipment, including poles and bait.

Check-in runs from 8:30-9 a.m., and fishing will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. Winners will be announced from 10:30-11 a.m.

To register in advance, contact Tracie Reed at 732-745-3900 or tracie. [email protected].