06/30/2026
80 young anglers joined us for this year’s Curwood Festival Youth Fishing Derby, proving once again that some of the best memories are made with a fishing pole and family and friends by your side.
As a proud catch-and-release event, the Fishing Derby honors the conservation values of James Oliver Curwood, whose love of wildlife and the outdoors continues to inspire this festival and generations of nature enthusiasts.
Congratulations to all of our prize winners, and thank you to every child and family who spent the morning along the river with us. Seeing so many smiling faces, first catches, and excited celebrations is what this tradition is all about.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, whose generosity allows us to keep this event completely free, provide every participant with a prize, and wrap up the morning with a pizza party. We’d also like to thank our Fishing Derby Chairman, Adam Perry, and our incredible volunteers, Todd Perry, Steve Drahos, Jon Moore, and Pat Selleck. Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without the support of dedicated sponsors and volunteers who generously give back to our community and help create memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you all for making the 2026 Curwood Festival Youth Fishing Derby another wonderful success. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the river next year! 🐟❤️
