The Charles County Division of Parks & Recreation will sponsor the 2010 Annual Spring “Fishin’ Buddies” fishing derby at Gilbert Run Park in Dentsville, Maryland, on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.ย 

Anglers will compete by teams, which must include one adult at least 21 years of age and one child between the ages of 6 and 15. Trophies will be awarded in the two age divisions. Bank anglers will compete separately from those who fish from a boat. ย 

Local businesses have donated numerous fishing-related door prizes. All teams are eligible for the door prize drawings. ย 

The entry fee is $7 per team. Pre-registration is required since participation is limited.ย Entry forms are available at Gilbert Run Park or the main office of the Department of Public Facilities on Radio Station Road in La Plata, Maryland.ย Registration forms are due in Public Facilities’ main office by noon on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. ย 

For more information or to receive an entry form, call Parks & Recreation at (301) 932-3470 or 870-2778 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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