SAVANNAH, Ga. – Registration is now open for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 35th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby that takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025, on Richard B. Russell Lake at Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing Area located on Highway 72, in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina.
Space is limited so registration is recommended to secure a reserved a spot. There are three ways to register: By scanning the QR code below, by sending an email to Jonathan.L.McMahan@usace.army.mil or by calling the Russell Lake Project Office at 706-213-3400.
The fishing area will be freshly stocked with catfish and ready for the young anglers. Anyone between ages 5-15 may participate, if registered.
Check-in time is from 7-8 a.m. and fishing hours are from 8-11 a.m. A water safety program will follow along with prizes and a free lunch. There will also be a grand prize drawing. Lunch is provided to all registered participants by the Lake Russell Recreation and Tourism Coalition and consists of a sandwich, chips, drink, and dessert. Attendees 16 or older may purchase a lunch for $5 per person (subject to availability).
Portable restrooms and drinking water will be available for everyone, but attendees should bring their own chair, fishing gear, and sunscreen. Life jackets are highly recommended for children and weak swimmers who will be near the water.
Parents and guardians can fish outside the net during the derby, if they have a valid Georgia or South Carolina fishing license in their possession. Youth 15 and younger do not need a fishing license.
For additional information, please call Ranger Jon McMahan at 706-213-3406.
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