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🎣 Blairstown Fishing Derby is Back!
Join us at Footbridge Park in Blairstown, NJ for a full day of fishing, family fun, and community tradition.
We’re stocking up to 1,000 trout 🐟 from Musky Trout Hatchery—
and here’s the best part: the MORE SPONSORS we have, the MORE FISH WE STOCK!
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or bringing the kids for their first catch, this event is designed for all ages and experience levels.
📍 Footbridge Park, Blairstown NJ
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 7:30AM–3PM (Lines drop at 9AM)
✔️ Timed fishing by age group
✔️ Equipment available for kids
✔️ Prizes for biggest catches
✔️ Volunteers on-site to help
⚠️ NJ Fishing License required for ages 16+
👉 Register, get your license, donate, volunteer, or sponsor:
REGISTRATION/DONATE/VOLUNTEER:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/blairstown-fishing-derby-2/
NJ FISHING LICENSE (ages 16+):
SPONSOR:
https://givebutter.com/blairstownfishingderby
Hosted by the Blairstown Enhancement Committee (BEC), bringing back the events that make our community special.
DONATE • VOLUNTEER • SPONSOR
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