MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual Commissioners Fishing Derby, rain or shine, on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Lily Pond on Schocopee Road.

Prizes including fishing poles, tackle boxes; and various baits, bobbers and lures. The prizes will be awarded to the largest trout in each age group. 

The derby is open to children aged 15 and under.

There is no fee to participate. Each child must have their own registration form signed by a parent or guardian to participate.

You can register online at www.pikepa.org/fishingderby. 

To ensure a fun and safe event for all, a few rules will be enforced:

PA fishing laws and regulations will apply. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing is permitted anywhere on the pond. Participants must provide their own tackle and bait, and must only use one fishing pole. Each participant is allowed only one trout to be measured for the contest.

Parents are asked to remember that this event is for the children.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Warrior Football, and will be available for purchase.