NORWELL RECREATION SET TO HOST ANNUAL FREE FAMILY FISHING DERBY ON SATURDAY 5/11/24 AT JACOBS POND

The 2024 Norwell Recreation Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday 5/11/24 at Jacobs Pond.  The event is FREE for all participants however, online pre-registration for all attendees (adults and children) is required for one of three “75 Minute” time slots at:  https://secure.rec1.com/MA/norwell-ma/catalog or https://tinyurl.com/FishingDerby2024.   The Fishing Derby is scheduled to be held rain or shine.  Please bring your own rod, tackle, and buckets/live wells. Kayaks and non-motorized boats are allowed on Jacobs Pond!

All ages and family members are invited to participate in the annual Catch & Release Fishing Derby.  Participants ages 15 & up must have a valid Massachusetts freshwater fishing license to participate. To obtain a license go online to: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/licensing/ or at Belsan’s Bait & Tackle in Scituate.

Check-In at Woodworth Field entrance on Route 123 across from Jacobs Pond.  Parking is available at Woodworth Ballfields and the Jacobs Lane Parking Lot.  Free bait will again be provided by Belsan’s Bait & Tackle for as long as it lasts!   Prizes and Awards will be announced after the event and winners will be contacted the week of 5/11/24.

*Event Sponsorship Opportunities and Raffle Prize Donations are being sought!  Please contact ggrey@townofnorwell.net for more information!