About the Avalon Kids Fishing Derby

Information about the Avalon Kids Fishing Derby on Catalina Island in Southern California. See also other Fishing Tournaments and All Events on Catalina Island.

EVENT NAME: Avalon Kids Fishing Derby
PRESENTED BY: City of Avalon Recreation Department
AGE GROUPS: 3-10 and 11-16
FIRST HELD: 1944
SERIES DATES: Typically late June through late August
WEEKDAY: Every Wednesday (Summer only)
TIME: Typically 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. )
VENUE: Green Pleasure Pier
LOCATION: City of Avalon, Catalina Island, California

Weekly fishing derby for children and young teens that is held every Wednesday during the summer months only. Participants should bring their own fishing dropline or fishing rod and reel. Those items can also be purchased on the Green Pleasure Pier where the event is held. Fishing bait and other fishing gear can also be purchased on the pier.

Editions

EDITION: 2019 Avalon Kids Fishing Derby Series
DATES: June 19 through August 21, 2019

EDITION: 2018 Avalon Kids Fishing Derby Series
DATES: Began on June 20, 2018 (end date to be added)

EDITION: 2017 Kids Fishing Derby Series
DATES: June 21 through August 30, 2017

EDITION: 2016 Kids Fishing Derby Series
DATES: (begin and end dates to be added)

EDITION: 2015 Kids Fishing Derby Series
DATES: July 2 through August 26, 2015

Resources

- Avalon Recreation Department - Official Web Site
- Avalon Recreation Department - Facebook Event Pages
- The Log "Historic Kids Fishing Derby" 2018 Article
- eCatalina "August 3rd 2016 Kids Fishing Derby" Article

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