The 74th Annual Rotary Kids’ Fish Derby is scheduled this year for Saturday May 31st to be held at Pine Creek Reservoir near Alturas. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., with poles in the water fishing from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
As in the past, children ages 12 and under are eligible to participate and must bring their own poles and bait. Special prizes are awarded for first fish caught, biggest fish, and most fish for each boy and girl, but every participant receives a prize for participating!
A free hot dog lunch and water is being provided courtesy of Holiday Market to help Rotary provide the opportunity for the youngsters and their families to enjoy the day. The event will be full of fun, food and (hopefully) loads of fish.
To arrive at Pine Creek Reservoir, turn east at Dorris Park in Alturas and travel on County Road 56 until arriving at County Road 57. Continue on County Road 57 until the pavement ends and continue on the gravel road up over the ridge until reaching the reservoir. From Dorris Park it is about 10 miles total. For information or questions on the fish derby please contact Fritz Barclay at 640-1008 or Gail Eppler at 526-8270. Alturas Rotarians look forward to a great turnout and fun day for all.
