Grab the fishing poles and your kids’ favorite lures, it’s time for this years Kids’ Fish at Bayside Park on Main Street! Join us for this free family-friendly event where the littlest anglers have a chance to win big by reeling in the largest catch of the day!
Participation
Kids Fish participants must be in grades Pre-K through 5th.
Guidelines
This is a KID event and should be FUN.
Adults may cast the line for the kids; however, the child MUST fish and reel in the catch by themselves.
This is a catch-and-release event. NO fish will be kept during the fishing tournament.
Bait will be provided.
NO RUNNING along the sidewalk or across the street.
Participants may fish on either side of the street.
Only one pole per child will be allowed.
Bring the catch to the measuring station located in the middle of Main Street.
The fish will be judged solely on length (1st, 2nd, 3rd will be given to Boys and Girls).
There will be only ONE Unique Fish winner and will be judged separately.
Each kid can only win ONE prize. For example, the same kid cannot win 1st place AND Unique.
Kids must be present to receive their prize.
A fish must be caught & on the way to the measuring station when the final horn blows, signaling the end of the tournament.
No beer or alcohol.
No fishing from the kayak launch (will be closed).
Have Fun and Good Luck!
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish to boys and girls, and the most unique fish.
1st Place: $100 gift card
2nd Place: $50 gift card
3rd Place: $25 gift card
Most Unique Fish: $100 gift card
Parking
Parking is available in the city parking lot behind the Merlion Thai Restaurant. For this event, we ask that all participants avoid parking on the street.
Registration
Online registration will be available from August 10, 2026, through noon on Friday, September 11, 2026.
In-person registration will be available at the event for anyone who did not register online.