Freshwater Fishing Derby Sets Return To Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ — Calling all anglers! The Monmouth County Park System's Freshwater Fishing Derby is set to return to Monmouth County this summer.

Set to take place on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, the derby is open to both beginner and experienced anglers and will feature free fishing clinics.

The fun is set to begin on Saturday, June 20, at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell, with a hands-on fishing clinic from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

During the clinic, Park System staff will cover how to cast and rig and will answer questions.

From there, the fishing derby will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold.

Once again, a free hands-on fishing clinic will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by the fishing derby from 2-5 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded each day for the longest fish in three different categories.

Anglers can bring their own fishing pole or rent one for $5, park system officials said.

The cost of each day of the fishing derby is $34 per family of four or $10 per person. A container of worms is included with each registration.

Pre-registration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome. On-site registration is cash, check, or credit card.

To learn more about the Freshwater Fishing Derby, you can visit the Monmouth County Parks website or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

For those with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.