The Optimist Club of Senoia will host a free Fishing Derby for Kids on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Marimac Lakes Park in Senoia. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the derby is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The catch-and-release derby is for youth from 5 to 15 years old. At least one parent / legal guardian must be present with each participating child.
Prizes will be awarded for various categories, including the largest fish and the most fish caught. Participants will also receive other items as well. A limited amount of fishing equipment (including rods-and-reels and bait) will be available from the Senoia Club.
Members of the local Optimist Club along with other volunteers will be on hand to register the participants, assist as judges, and to provide first aid if necessary. A free lunch will be provided by the Mashburn Agency of Farmers Insurance.
Marimac Lakes Park in Senoia is located near the intersection of Pylant Street and Georgia Highway 16. The lake is adjacent to the local library. Parking is available at the lake park and at the north end of the library parking lot.
If you have questions regarding this service project or need to reserve a rod-and-reel, please email Senoia Optimist member Kevin Marais (kevinmarais408@gmail.com).
If you would like to learn how you can help in this or another project sponsored by the Senoia Optimist Club, please submit an inquiry on the club’s Facebook page (“Senoia Optimist Club”) or email the club at senoiaoptimistclub@gmail.com.
