Published May 06. 2024 02:45PM
Springside Sportsmen Club held its fourth Annual Youth Fishing Contest on Saturday. Lisa Herzog, organizer, said they stocked 1,350 trout in Trout Creek along the Covered Bridge in Slatington.
As of noon, 359 kids registered, with fishing open until 2 p.m.
The biggest fish that was caught was 27½ inches.
All of the kids were trying for the longest one stocked - 30 inches.
Each child was allowed to catch five fish.
Organizer Lisa Herzog thanked all of the volunteers, sponsors and vendors that were in attendance.
“This was the biggest attendance so far. The community really came together,” she said.
Above: Dominic Deluca and dad Chace had a great catch for their first time at the contest sponsored by the Springside Sportsmen Club at the Covered Bridge in Slatington. Dominic's biggest fish was 22½ inches and weighed 7½ pounds. They looked forward to having them for a meal.
Right: It was Gunner Kibler's first time at the contest. His biggest fish was 18 inches, and weighed 3 pounds. PATRICIA INGLES/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS