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Children's Fishing Derby Too!! (Baysider)

Rotary Club plans fishing
derby for kids Feb. 14

ALTON

— The Alton Centennial Rotary Club invites kids up to age 15 from throughout New Hampshire and neighboring New England states to Alton Bay for the third annual free kids’ fishing derby on Sunday,Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration takes place in Alton Bay at the parking lot bandstand. Participants need adult supervision and may be assisted by anyone with a fishing license. Fishing derby bibs will be given to the first 50 participants; trophies will be awarded for the longest fish.This event is one of many family-oriented events offered during the Alton Winter Carnival, which is organized by the Alton Business Association and Alton Parks and Recreation. Forty children registered last year and seven trophies were awarded. Landon Hallberg from Alton, age one and a half, caught the biggest fish, a 20-inch pickeral. Other species caught included rainbow trout, yellow perch and cusk. Participants must cut their line and release any black bass or salmon. Ice safety is encouraged throughout this event. Keep away from any open water around docks with bubblers and old ice fishing holes that may still be unfrozen.The ice fishing area is limited to the area from Sandy Point south to the town beach. Any plowed areas are set aside for aircraft or for the snow machine radar-run. Volunteers with ice augers are needed to assist the kids with drilling ice holes. A limited amount of tip ups and shiners for bait will be available at the registration table. Please call David Countway at 875-3128 if you would like to assist the Alton Rotary Club with this fun event.