Passaic County Fishing Derby 2026

The Passaic County Parks & Recreation office and the Clifton Recreation Department are teaming up with GoGo Gomez for Kids & Family to bring you the 7th annual Passaic County Fishing Derby!

When: Saturday, September 26 - 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. (please arrive at 6:45 a.m.; last fish must be in at 9:45 a.m.)
Where: Main Memorial Park - 1395 Main Ave. Clifton, NJ

Awards will be issued to the top fishers who catch the largest fish and most fish caught!

The 7 competition groups are:

~ Junior Girls  (ages 5-8)
~ Junior Boys  (ages 5-8)

~ Senior Girls (ages 9-13)
~ Senior Boys (ages 9-13)

~ Teen Girls (ages 14-17)
~ Teen Boys (ages 14-17)

~ Adults (ages 18+)

Fish must be caught by hook (no nets) and the hook must be in the fish's mouth when presented for judging.

Final fish must be caught by 9:45 a.m.

Registration required below! There will be no on-site registration permitted.
You must provide your own fishing equipment.
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Sept 26 - Passaic County Fishing Derby 
5y and up N/A Sa  09/26/2026
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Main Memorial Park - 1395 Main Ave. Clifton, NJ
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res