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🗓️ Saturday, July 19th
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Prospect Park / Fairy Lake, Acton

Grab your fishing gear and join the Mayor’s Fishing Derby as part of the Fairy Lake Revival initiative! This family-friendly event is all about enjoying the outdoors while...

🗓️ Saturday, July 19th
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Prospect Park / Fairy Lake, Acton

Grab your fishing gear and join the Mayor’s Fishing Derby as part of the Fairy Lake Revival initiative! This family-friendly event is all about enjoying the outdoors while helping protect the lake’s ecosystem by removing the invasive Round Goby fish.

Event Highlights:
• Prizes for longest fish and most gobies caught (age categories: 10 & under, 11-17, 18+)
• Beginner’s fishing area and tackle loan booth (limited supplies)
• Free live bait while supplies last
• Canoe and kayak rentals by Holy Cow Canoe Company
• Fun activities like a nature scavenger hunt, kiddie pool fishing, and button-making
• Environmental education booths to learn about invasive species and protecting local habitats

🎟️ Important Info:

• Anglers must have a valid Ontario fishing license (some age and status exemptions apply – check before attending)

• Bring your own fishing gear and bucket if possible

• Life jackets are strongly recommended for children near the water

• Only non-motorized boats are allowed on Fairy Lake

This event is offered in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Come out for a great day at the lake and help keep Fairy Lake healthy for generations to come – one cast at a time!

🔗 For more details, visit haltonhills.ca/getinvolved.