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Jeremy Gaston/The Herald-Chronicle
Dominic Schrempp, 10, of Overbrook, snags a catfish during the
Overbrook Fishing Derby Saturday morning.
The Overbrook Children’s Fishing Pond officially opened
to the public Saturday morning. The town celebrated the new recreational
outlet with a youth fishing derby that morning to an overwhelming
response.
“The turnout was great, and seeing them catch fish was great,”
said Overbrook City Clerk Jim Koger. “I wish we could have
had more people measuring.”
Organizers had hoped to draw around 30 youth anglers. More than
60 had registered by Friday, and twice that many showed up to fish
Saturday morning.
“I heard there were 119,” Koger said. “It was
about them being able to catch fish, and I think they were able
to do that.”
The event was produced by the city, recreation commission and the
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. KDWP Fisheries Biologist
Loenard Jirak was on hand for the derby, along with several members
of the Overbrook Recreation Commission, all of whom played a role
in the construction of the youth fishing pond.
As of Saturday, Overbrook Children’s Fishing Pond is now open
to all youth 16 and under. The pond is open during daylight hours;
creel limits are posted at the entrance. |
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