Annual Fishing Derby Set for Saturday
The 55th Annual Fishing Derby presented by the Oneonta City Recreation Department and the Susquehanna Bass Association is Saturday at Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park.
The Fishing Derby is a free “catch and release” competition. All participants must provide their own pole, bait/lures, and a clean bucket. City of Oneonta recreation director Steve Andrews said all participants must be at least 5 years of age and no older than 15 years of age to be eligible to participate.
Participants may register the day of the event from 3-3:45 p.m. Fishing begins at 4 p.m. with trophies awarded to winners.