MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Board of Commissioners will host the annual Commissioners Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be held on Lily Pond, Schocopee Road.

This is the derby’s 26th year.

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

The derby is open to children 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. 

Paper registration forms will be distributed within the school districts, but you can also register online at www.pikepa.org/fishingderby.  

As soon as you arrive on derby day, visit the cabin to check in or submit your paper registration form.

Lily Pond will be stocked with a combination of rainbow, brown, golden and brook trout for the derby. Stocking of the pond will take place at 7 a.m. on April 20. All are welcome to help, the commissioners said.

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 participants must only use one fishing pole.

Each participant is allowed only one trout to be measured for the contest.

Parents, remember this event is for the children.

Refreshments will be available for purchase; they are provided by the Friends of Warrior Football.

For those unfamiliar with Lily Pond, signs will be posted directing participants to the pond. 

There are still sponsorship opportunities for this year’s derby. Interested parties should contact the Pike County Commissioners Office at 570/296-7613.