Registration begins at 6:30am on the day of the event.  Weigh-in at noon at the Program Center, all live fish.  Biggest fish payouts in the following categories: Bass, Bluegill/Redear/Warmouth, Crappie, Perch.  Fish can be measured at the anytime during the day and then released.  Fishing from park property only - or fishing from your own boat or kayak you can launch onsite.   

Home Team Valpo Golf Fundraiser

Home Team Valpo Golf Fundraiser

The Friends of Fishing Club and Valpo Parks once again team up to host the 12th annual Take-A-Kid Fishing derby. This event is completely free for the entire family.

Join Friends of Fishing & Valpo Parks for the annual Ice Fishing Derby! This is a family fun event, so everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a day of ice fishing! Same day registration begins at 5am at the Program Center. All fish must be measured by 12pm. No late entries please.

Registration begins at 6:30am on the day of the event.  Weigh-in at noon at the clubhouse, all live fish.

The Friends of Fishing Club and Valpo Parks once again team up to host the 12th annual Take-A-Kid Fishing derby. This event is completely free for the entire family.

Join Friends of Fishing & Valpo Parks for the 13th annual Ice Fishing Derby! This is a family fun event, so everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a day of ice fishing!

Registration begins at 6:30am on the day of the event.  Weigh-in at noon at the clubhouse, all live fish.  Biggest fish payouts in the following categories:Bass, Bluegill/Redear/Warmouth, Crappie, Perch.  Fish can be measured at the clubhouse anytime during the day and then released.  Fishing from park property only - or fishing from your own boat or kayak you can launch onsite.   All Indiana state fishing regulations apply. Bass and Walleye can be measured and released if below required length. Only kids fish for prizes.  Besides fishing contests, there is a 50/50 raffle.  Come join the Friends of Fishing for a day of fishing, fellowship, food and fun.

The Friends of Fishing Club and Valpo Parks once again team up to host the 12th annual Take-A-Kid Fishing derby. This event is completely free for the entire family. This is an Indiana DNR free fishing day so adults may fish without a license.  Only kids (16 and under) can compete in the derby for prizes. Prizes and trophies will be awarded 1st through 10th place for panfish and biggest walleye, bass, and catfish. This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful sport of fishing. Loaner rods will be available at first come, first serve basis. Our gracious local bait shops will have donated bait available, if needed.