Kids Opening Day Trout Contest At Spring Lake - The Fisherman

Kids Opening Day Trout Contest At Spring Lake

The Shark River Surf Anglers are pleased to announce the return of the Trout Contest for Kids at Spring Lake on Saturday April 9 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and as always, it is offered free of charge to all children ages 15 and under.

Exciting prizes will be a huge part of the day, as we award a sensational grand prize to an overall winner, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes to individual winners in each of four different age categories. Each and every contestant will go home a winner, as all participants will leave with at least a “goody bag” prize that contains about $40 worth of goods and gear!

Now in their 20th year, the Shark River Surf Anglers (SRSA) are once again collaborating with the Musky Trout Hatchery in Asbury, NJ to facilitate the stocking of over 600 trout – including some true trophies exceeding 10 pounds – into the waters of Spring Lake.  “This proactive effort ensures that our young contestants have a good population of formidable ‘opponents’ awaiting them for the contest,” said Shark River Surf Anglers president Greg Hueth.

“On the day of the event, we set up tents on the north side of the lake to serve as our headquarters, where SRSA club members are available to answer questions, provide fishing guidance and instruction, and supply bait and tackle to all that may need it,” Hueth said, adding “We are very excited to offer the Kids Only Fishing Zone on the eastern half of the lake for the third consecutive year, a feature that has earned high praise from participants and supporters alike.”

And thanks to the generous donations by their event sponsors, organizers are also able to offer free hot chocolate, donuts, bagels, hot dogs, chips, juice, ice cream and soda to participants and their families throughout the day. For more information visit the club website at www.SharkRiverSurfAnglers.com.  Better yet, come out to Spring Lake on April 9 to watch this incredible event unfold (and bring the kids aged 15 and under for a chance to make a lifetime of memories on opening day of the 2022 trout season!)

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