Sawmill Pond stocked and ready for Optimist Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2016 - 8:00am
The park is clean, the picnic tables are stained, and the pond is stocked, all in time for the annual Kid's Fishing Derby hosted by the Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.
From 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 4, all children 14-years-old and under are invited to Sawmill Pond to enjoy a morning packed with fun.
There will be prize giveaways, free hot dogs and drinks donated by Raley's Supermarket.
Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, Francine Tanner and Mack the Naw will be on hand with loaners poles, tackle and to help with fish cleaning.
Members of the South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club spent Friday cleaning the area in preparation for the festivities. They also stained the Rotary benches at the pond that were installed by members over the years. The Rotary Club also donated $3,000.00 this year to stock fish in the pond.
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