April 18, 2024

Free family fishing derby is set for May 30

Jasper Conservation Connection and the Jasper County Conservation Board will be partnering to host the Eighth annual Hook, Line & Sinker family fishing derby on May 30 at Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve starting at 9 a.m. The fishing derby is free for all ages.

The event will include educational presentations on fish ID, casting, preparing fish, lure making and fly fishing and bow fishing. After a provided lunch, participants will have the afternoon to go fishing and door prizes will be given out. The first 75 kids to register will receive a free T-shirt.

To register, please visit the Jasper County Conservation website at www.jaspercountyconservation.com to print off a registration form. Forms must be returned by May 22 to the Conservation Office to ensure participants are served a meal the day of the derby.

If you have any questions please call the conservation office at 641-792-9780 or stop by the Jasper County Armory/Annex Building, 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton.