Any kid friendly fishing derbies this weekend?

[njfish4life]

I have been looking all over the internet for a fishing derby to take me four year old son to this weekend. Seems as though the ones I have attended in the past are not during opening weekend. Any help??

[jtjr09]

Spring Lake, but it is a zoo and the adults make it no fun for the kids.

[hofnodinstructor]

The Essex Fells Fire Department is sponsoring its annual trout fishing derby at the Pond on Saturday, April 6, 2013, beginning at 8:00 AM.
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Harding Township
Saturday, April 6, 2013 -- 8:00 am to 10:30 am
Location: Bayne Park Pond, Blue Mill Road

Our annual fishing derby is here again! Grab your fishing poles and head on down to Bayne Park Pond. The derby is open to girls and boys of all ages. We'll have prizes, refreshment and fish!! So bring your blanket, fishing pole and some patience. Don't let that big one get away.
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Check out our website for other derbies this year.

[youngdumbandfulloffish]

I'm pretty sure Echo Lake(Union County) has a fishing derby not 100% though.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Echo lake starts next weekend, Saturday. And I pretty sure its a week long thing.

[cantcatchme]

Spring Lake is a good shot at a nice fish but if you are easily agitated by disrespectful adults you may want go check out either options. Good group of guys who run the show over there.

[njfish4life]

Decided to try our luck at Bayne Park for the derby. There were about 45 people with the same idea and sadly enough, not a fish for anyone. Tons of people were questioning whether or not they forgot to stock the pond this year (hope it wasn't poached before the derby). My son had a blast anyway trying to cast for the first time- he definitely has the reeling part down pat. Anyway, I will take his smile over a fish every time.