Generally held the first Saturday in December from 7am to about 11am, children from 3rd through 8th grades may participate in a Fishing Derby at Santee Lakes.

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Trophies and fishing related prizes are awarded for various categories such as Biggest Fish and Most Fish for 7-8 grades and 3rd-6th grades.

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All participants must have participant forms signed by a parent or guardian. Forms may be downloaded here or picked up at the Lakes the day of the derby.

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The parent may fish with their child without Santee Lakes permit during the Derby.

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Preregistration is encouraged and will hold your child's spot should the event be overbooked. Preregistrants must appear for final registration within 30 minutes of event start.

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The 2020 derby was delayed until March 2021 due to covid concerns. Pictures can be viewed at the link below courtesy of Michael Ranson.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/191765160@N04/sets/72157718638029987/