Annual Youth Fishing Derby: Public Safety

Youth ages 8-12 years old are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held at Fisherman’s Landing (501 E Western Ave) on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 4p-6:30p. Sign-in begins at 3:30p. There is no charge to attend the Fishing Derby but prior registration is required. This event is limited to the first 200 youth who sign up.

All youth must have a responsible adult attend with them (no more than 5 youth per adult). Fishing poles will be provided to those who did not participate in a previous derby and do not already have their own equipment. Youth will get to keep the fishing pole. Bait will also be provided to all youth and they must use this bait while fishing.

Schedule 3:30-4p – Sign In (Prior Registration Required) 4p-5:30p – Youth Fishing 5:30p-6:30p – Food, Trophies by Age Category, Door Prize Drawings

How to Register To join, please complete this online form by June 5: mkgcity.com/psyfd This form must be filled out by a parent or legal adult guardian. Spot limited.

Special thanks to our partners, without them these events could not happen: Pulaski Lodge, West Michigan Wildlife Association, Muskegon Sportfishing Association, and the Tommy Davis Memorial Fund.