Clarence Holland Memorial Trout Fishing Derby

Oct
3–4

This memorial fishing derby begins on Saturday and ends on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Holland was a previous park hatchery superintendent at the park who died from cancer in 1977. For a small donation, participants can enter the derby. All donations will go to the American Cancer Society.

Registration is open to the public. Prizes for tagged fish will be held on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at the historic CCC dining lodge. Drawings for additional prizes will also occur at that time.

7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday
7:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m., Sunday

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Oct 3 – Oct 4
Address
Bennett Spring State Park
Phone
417-532-4338
Website
mostateparks.com/park/bennett-spring-state-park

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