The Boulder Fish and Game Club, founded in 1908, is focused on bringing an awareness and appreciation of fishing along the Colorado Front Range - from our legacy in stocking trout in high-alpine lakes to our proud sponsorship and support of the Kids’ Fishing Derby. The Kids' Fishing Derby was first held as a Huck Finn and Betty Thatcher themed fishing event in 1949 at the Evert Pierson Kids' Fishing Pond near 6th and Canyon and has been held annually since the 1970s, with the exception of the two years post-flood of 2013 when it was held at Harlow Platts park (Viele Lake).
This community event has been so popular in recent years that we expect to exceed the City of Boulder threshold for large gatherings. Therefore, in support of the Governor and the community’s desire to protect ourselves through social distancing, the Boulder Fish and Game Club has decided to cancel this year’s Kids’ Fishing Derby.
Looking forward to seeing you all at next year’s Kids’ Fishing Derby in 2021!