Annual Children's Fishing Derby

Generally held the first Saturday in December from 7am to about 10am, children from 1st 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 First Fish, Biggest Fish, Smallest Fish and Most Fish.

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All participants must have participant forms signed by a parent or guardian. Forms may be picked up at the child's school or 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.