On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol will hold their annual Youth Fishing Derby, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park.
Children ages 15 and under are eligible to fish in Lake Carleton, near the Marina. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. There is no cost to enter.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Fishing is from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Throughout the morning, prizes will be awarded to all youth participants.
Grand prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught (total inches) in each species category. Special prizes are awarded for individual efforts.