Kids’ fishing derby fun for all despite heat

The Marquette Recreation Department and the Marquette Fire/EMS Departments hosted a kids fishing derby from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 22, at Eisenhower Park Pond in Marquette. Even though the heat was excessive, there were 26 kids participating. A hotdog lunch was served at noon when the derby ended.

Winner for the 0-6 year-old category with the most fish caught was Lucas Alton with six fish. The biggest fish was caught by Rylee Larson. Her trophy fish was 11-inches long.

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