Published April 22. 2016 12:27PM
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Trout Derby begins this Saturdayand continues until June 20 in the Little Schuylkill River in Tamaqua.
Registered anglers will have the opportunity to catch one of many prizewinning tagged trout during the eight-week derby, which is open to all ages. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license and trout stamp to compete or even to fish.All anglers must comply with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules.Prize-winning, tagged trout will be stocked for the derby, and all tags must be returned to the auto body shop by 5 p.m. June 20 to be eligible for the prizes.Preregistration is required to be eligible to win any of the prizes. There is a small entry fee.Registration forms are available at the chamber office, 114 W. Broad St., or at Tom's Auto Body & Marine, 250 S. Greenwood St., both in Tamaqua. Registrations will also be accepted on Saturdaybefore 10 a.m. in the lot across from the All American Jeep dealership on Route 309.For more information, call 570-668-5066 or 570-668-1880.