Come Celebrate Lake Appreciation Month in Bradford County!
For Lake Appreciation Month, the Bradford County Conservation District is hosting a fishing derby at Sunfish Pond to promote families enjoying our waterbodies within the county and provide knowledge and education of our natural resources. The goal of the event is to foster a need for environmental stewardship by connecting people with the fun nature can provide when we conserve and protect our resources.
This family friendly event will also have educational and kid activities. Food will be available for purchase.
PA Fish and Boat Commission will be providing their "SMART" Angler program that instructs youth between the ages of 8 and 16 on the types of fish found in Pennsylvania, fish habitats, safety, equipment, outdoor manners, and protecting our water resources. Fishing poles will be available on loan through Fish and Boat for anglers who do not have one.
July 12, 2025
Registration 7AM- 8AM
Derby 8 AM- Noon
Weight-in and Awards Noon- 1 PM
Rules:
1.) All fish must be caught by hook and line.
2.) All participants ages 16 to 64 must have a current Pennsylvania fishing license.
3.) All fish must be weighed by a derby official.
4.) The derby card must be turned in by Noon to receive prizes and be considered for awards.
Fish Categories
Bass
Pickeral
Panfish
Trout
Adult Prizes
Overall Heaviest Weight "Lunker" All Categories- $100 Cash and trophy
Overall Weight Per Category- $50 gift card to Bradford County local sporting goods store
Children (12 and under) Prizes
Overall Heaviest Weight "Lunker" All Categories- Trophy and fishing pole
Overall Weight Per Category- Fishing pole
This family friendly event will also have educational and kid activities. Food will be available for purchase.
PA Fish and Boat Commission will be providing their "SMART" Angler program that instructs youth between the ages of 8 and 16 on the types of fish found in Pennsylvania, fish habitats, safety, equipment, outdoor manners, and protecting our water resources. Fishing poles will be available on loan through Fish and Boat for anglers who do not have one.
July 12, 2025
Registration 7AM- 8AM
Derby 8 AM- Noon
Weight-in and Awards Noon- 1 PM
Rules:
1.) All fish must be caught by hook and line.
2.) All participants ages 16 to 64 must have a current Pennsylvania fishing license.
3.) All fish must be weighed by a derby official.
4.) The derby card must be turned in by Noon to receive prizes and be considered for awards.
Fish Categories
Bass
Pickeral
Panfish
Trout
Adult Prizes
Overall Heaviest Weight "Lunker" All Categories- $100 Cash and trophy
Overall Weight Per Category- $50 gift card to Bradford County local sporting goods store
Children (12 and under) Prizes
Overall Heaviest Weight "Lunker" All Categories- Trophy and fishing pole
Overall Weight Per Category- Fishing pole