Amador County – Pardee Lake Incorporated this week announced its Annual Kids Fishing Derby has been scheduled for June 18th at Pardee Lake, at 4900 Stony Creek Road in Ione.

The Pardee Lake Annual Kids Fishing Derby returns with the contest open to participation for kids age 5-12. There will be prizes given in a variety of categories. Organizers said that no fishing permit or state license is required to participate in the derby, and no fishing equipment is needed. Everything for the contest will be provided. However, parents will not be allowed to assist their children in the contest.

The Grand Prizes for the contest for both boys and girls winners were donated by Bo Marks, Tribal Chaiman of the Jackson Rancheria. The Grand Prizes include $250 in cash prizes to be distributed among first and second place finishers of the “Whopper Fish” contest. There will also be bike and helmet prizes for third, fourth and fifth place finishers.

Organizers said after the derby, stay for lunch, of hotdogs, potato chips and a beverage for sale for $3. There is no charge to participate in the derby, however there is an $8 day-use pass to get into the park.

The Annual Kids Derby 2011 sponsors include the Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel, American Legion Post 108, Merzlak Signs, Seps Pro Fishing Incorporated, Calaveras Trout Farm, Weidaw Bait & Wholesale, Kmart, Sons In Retirement Branch 96 of Amador, and the American Legion Ambulance Service.

The Annual Kids Derby 2011 contest is 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Pardee Lake parking lot. The Lake is at 4900 Stony Creek Road in Ione.

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