ANNUAL SUMMER AND FALL FISHING DERBY

FWCFC 26th ANNUAL SUMMER FISHING DERBY

Derby 26 was a huge success with over 170 children participating! This years FWCFC Derby was attended by multiple organizations representatives including: The Boys & Girls Club, Ronald McDonald House, Parkview Hospital, and the Fort Wayne Police Department! We are thankful for community members coming to Derby 26 and showing support for the Fort Wayne Community Fishing Clubs purpose while also catching some BIG Fish! To see photos from Derby 26, please click here or go to our photos page.

FWCFC FALL FAMILY FISHING DERBY

Prize awarded for registered participant that catches the largest fish caught (by lbs). All ages are welcome to register for chance to win first place prize. Registration fee of $5.00 per participant. Registration begins at 8:00am and ends at 9:30am. All fish entered must be weighed by 11:30am.

CATCH OF THE DAY

Prizes were given to boys and girls for catching the biggest fish.  The boy who caught the biggest fish received the Ivan Lebamoff’s Catch of the Day Award with a trophy and prize. This award honors the former mayor of Fort Wayne, after whom the park is named.  He was a staunch advocate for the South Side community and his son, Jordan Lebamoff, is currently one of our biggest supporters.

The girl who caught the biggest fish received Lilly Mae’s Catch of the Day award which included a trophy and prize.  Lilly Mae was the daughter of one of our members Wesley Mowen, who joined us through the Geyer Middle School fishing club and continued to affiliate with us as an adult. Lilly Mae passed away at two years of age.  The FWCFC decided to honor her during Derby 20 by naming the first prize for girls after her.  Second and third place finishers also receive trophies and prizes.

BEAMAN’S BACKYARD BASS CONTEST

Beaman’s Backyard Bass Competition is a game where kids can test their skill and accuracy in casting and identifying fish.  James Beaman was a supporter of FWCFC.  When he died his family asked that monetary gifts given in his memory come to us.  We decided to name the annual Backyard Bass CompetItion in his honor.

FOOD

As always, a free lunch will be served to children.  Adults can purchase lunch for a nominal price but kids under the age 17 eat free.

FAMILIES

We usually get over 300 children and families at each derby.  We hope to increase that number each this year.  Come out and join us and invite other family members and friends.

WANT TO HELP?

We’re always looking for volunteers and sponsors to help us make this a memorable occasion. If you would like to volunteer, please click here or call 260-433-4974 to start the process. Due to the fact that you will be around children, we will have to run a background check on you.er, click here or call 260-433-4974 to start the process.

We welcome sponsors.  If you want to sponsor part of The Fishing Derby please scan the Venmo or Cash App below , click here or call 260-433-4974 to start the process.

Here’s a short list of what we need help with.

  • Stocking fish in the pond – we put the fish in the day of the derby.
  • Ivan Lebamoff’s Catch of the Day (1st prize boys)
  • Lilly Mae’s Catch of the Day (1st prize girls)
  • 2nd and 3rd place prizes boys and girls for biggest fish
  • Beamon’s Backyard Bass Contest (participation prizes for the children)
  • Food (hot dogs, buns, chips, fruit, healthy snack options)
  • Drinks (water, juice boxes; healthy options for children)
  • Media sponsor
  • Derby tee shirts

To contact us for more information click here or call 260-433-4794.