The 7th Annual Greensboro Fishing Derby

Type: Nontidal
Region: Eastern
Location: Choptank River

The 7th Annual Greensboro Fishing Derby took place on a sunny and warm Saturday May 1st on the banks of the Choptank River in Greensboro. There were 152 children registered in the event and everyone had a great time fishing with parents and friends. The organizers of the event had plenty of worms for the contestants as well as hot dogs and prizes after the fishing was over. There were hungry sunfish, white perch and yellow perch to catch and also overhead tree limbs hungry for bobbers and hooks. Also seen were several muddy wet sneakers and pant legs of victims claimed by the slippery banks of the Upper Choptank River. Parents were kept busy untangling lines and unhooking fish and enjoying quality time with their children. Trophies were given out for several categories and a random drawing awarded a variety of prizes to the children in attendance. A special drawing was held to pick a contestant from the fishing derby to participate in the youth division of the 2010 Maryland Fishing Challenge. Cheyenne Sawyer of Greensboro was the lucky winner and will receive a free fishing trip donated by sponsors of the Maryland Fishing Challenge at the Sandy Point State Park awards ceremony in September of 2010.