Parks and Recreation
Geauga Park District is offering a weekly youth fishing contest for county residents ages 17 and under, sponsored by Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell...
Biggest Fish Contest
Geauga Park District is offering a weekly youth fishing contest for county residents ages 17 and under, sponsored by Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell and state Rep. Diane Grendell. The winner each week will receive a fishing rod and reel, courtesy of the Grendells.
The park district will accept weekly entries through the following Tuesday evening. The contest will take place all spring long, concluding with the final week beginning June 17.
Youth 16 years of age or older can obtain a license online through Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
To enter the contest, send a picture of the young angler holding his or her fish to info@geaugaparkdistrict.org, complete with name, age, hometown, date, and the pond or lake location within the Geauga Park District, write the words “Biggest Fish of the Week Contest” in the email subject line.
Participants may enter weekly. Any fish species is eligible. Winning youth may also appear on the park district’s social media or publicity materials.
For a list of fishing locations and species, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under Activities, then Fishing.
