Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM Pick
Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM Pick
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM Pick
Railroad Museum of New England - various times Pick
Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM Pick
Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM Pick
Ora Mason Branch Library - 4:00 PM Pick
Sam Bridge Nurseries - 9:00 AM Pick
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
Fishing Derbies in the Hartford Area
Want to feed children once? Give them a fish. Want to feed children for life? Teach them how to fish. Or something like that. Confession: this sushi-loving parent has never attempted to fish, but my eldest daughter has been asking relentlessly about the opportunity to make her own "catch of the day," so this spring we will finally cast our first line. We learned that fishing derbies are great places to experience the sport, learn about our local resources, and become more environmentally aware. Whether you are a novice or a pro, here are a few fishing derbies in the Hartford area that guarantee a fun family day and a reminder that "good things come to those who bait."
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
Historic Riverton Fishing Derby - Barkhamsted
Saturday, April 9, 2016
This event features a section of the river set aside for a Kid's Derby, open to ages 16 and younger. Special prizes are awarded to young contestants. Free.
West branch of the Farmington River, above the bridge in Riverton, Barkhamsted
New Britain Fishing Derby - New Britain
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Prizes will be awarded to children ages 16 and younger who catch the heaviest fish, the longest fish, or the most fish.
Stanley Quarter Park, 451 Blake Road, New Britain
Youth Fishing Derby – Glastonbury
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Children ages 4-15 will compete for the biggest, smallest, first, or most caught fish, or just enjoy a morning of fishing with the family. Pre-registration is not required. Free.
J.B. Williams Park Pond, 789 Neipsic Road, Glastonbury
32nd Annual Fishing Derby – South Windsor
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Children ages 16 and younger are invited to enjoy a great day of trout fishing. Free.
Dzen Tree Farm Pond, Barber Hill Road, South Windsor
Family Fishing Derby – Newington
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Children ages 3-15 and their favorite guardian are invited to cast their line and make a great catch. Families must provide their own equipment. Free.
Mill Pond Park, 123 Garfield Street, Newington
Westmoor Park’s Fishing Derby 2016 - West Hartford
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Make the catch of the day at Westmoor Park's annual fishing derby. This event is for children only (must be accompanied by adult) and pre-registration is required.
Fern Ridge Park, Fern Street, West Hartford
Youth Fishing Derby - Middletown
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Volunteers will be available to teach children ages 4-14 how to fish and local businesses have donated all the supplies necessary for a fun morning of session. Open to Middletown residents only. Free.
Butternut Hollow Park Pond, Butternut Street, Middletown
2016 Sheila Schmidt Family Fishing Night - Windsor
Friday, May 13, 2016
This fun evening is a hit with families. Fish, have some dinner, and enjoy springtime in Washington Park. Free.
Washington Park, Lennox Avenue, Windsor
8th Annual Fishing Derby - New Hartford
Tuesday, May 17 - Thursday, May 26, 2016
Will your family catch the winning fish? Prizes will be awarded for catching the special tagged fish, the biggest fish, and prizes will be awarded in the Junior categories. Must pre-register.
Between the Route 219 Bridge and Satan’s Kingdom, New Hartford
Annual Youth Fishing Day – Enfield
Saturday, June 4, 2016
No fee and no registration required, but this fishing derby is open only to Enfield youth.
Freshwater Pond, North Main Street, Enfield
