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Annual Fishing Derby This Saturday, June 2

Cast your lines this weekend in West Orange


Have nothing planned this weekend? Well come on out to the 19th annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 2, at 9 a.m. at Crystal Lake, located at 4 Boland Drive (right behind the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center). Be sure to bring your fishing gear, but do not worry about the bait, it will be sold at the event. Each child will receive a moment to remember the event. 


Anyone 14 years old and up needs to have a fishing license to participate. Light refreshments will be also be available for purchase. For more information, call the West Orange Recreation Department at 973-325-4150. 


To in case of inclement weather, call the Weather Hotline at 973-243-1115 to make sure the event is still being held. The rain date is Sunday, June 3. 

The event is sponsored by the Recreation Department, West Orange Police Department, Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs, and New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife.  

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