Fishing Derby

Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Delco Park Pond

2023 Kids Fishing Derby Video

On June 8, 2024
the Kid's Fishing Derby
will be held at Delco Park in Kettering

9:00 - 9:45 AM Registration
Fishing Derby 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Awards given 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Ages 5-16


This is a FREE event and is held rain or shine.

Support provided by Dor-Wood Optimist
Kettering Noon Optimist
Kettering Police Department
Kettering Parks Recreation & Cultural Arts

- Bring your own fishing equipment

- Bait will be provided

Loaner poles available and wax worms will be provided.



- Casting demonstrations from 9-10 AM
- Beginners encouraged to attend.
- Catch a tagged fish for a special prize.

Awards from Noon - 1:00 PM

Parents or guardians must remain with their children during the event.

Recap of the 2022 Kid's Fishing Derby


On June 18, 2022, the Kid's Fishing Derby was held at Delco Park. The results are as follows:

Number of Kids that participated: 
342
Number of parents: 150+

# of Dor-Wood Members that volunteered: 33
# of KNO Members that volunteered:  10
# of Kettering MS Fishing Club: 11
# of Kettering Police Officers that attended:  5

# of Ron L's Family from Columbus: 4
# of Bass Club Members that volunteered:
3

# of Kettering Parks personnel: 3


# of Kids Fishing Poles issued: 82

                      Total:
69 Volunteers

Thanks to Skyline Chili for donating and serving over 500 hot dogs at this event.

Recap of the 2021 Kid's Fishing Derby

On June 19, 2021, the Kid's Fishing Derby was held at Delco Park. The results are as follows:

Number of Kids that participated:  120
(Note: 30 of these kids used our poles)
  Age 5-8: 57 
      Age 9-12:   41     
Age 13-16: 22

# of Dor-Wood Members that volunteered: 22
# of KNO Members that volunteered:  8
# of Kettering Police Officers that attended:  6
# of Bass Club Members that volunteered: 3
(plus one wife)
# of Kettering Parks personnel: 3
# of Fairmont Soccer Team: 10
                                                                                   Total: 53 Volunteers
Recap of the 2019 Youth Fishing Derby

On June 8, 2019, the Kids Fishing Derby was held at Delco Park. The results are as follows:

Number of Kids that participated:  231
(Note: 61 of these kids used our poles)
  Age 5-8:     114
      Age 9-12:   80      
Age 13-16: 37

# of Dor-Wood Members that volunteered:     22
# of KNO Members that volunteered:  6
# of Kettering Police Officers that attended:  6
# of Bass Club Members that volunteered: 2
(plus one wife)
# of Kettering Parks personnel: 3
                                                                                   Total: 40 Volunteers
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