Kids Fishing Derby

The City of Athens Parks and Recreation department hosts an annual Free Kids Fishing Derby for boys and girls 12 and under.  Participants can fish for prizes, including cash prizes! Participants do not need a fishing license to participate, but must bring their own fishing pole, bait, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The TWRA will stock the lake with over 800 rainbow trout days before the derby. Once the lake is stocked with the additional trout, the lake will be closed for public fishing until after the fishing derby.