Big Turnout for Sparta Recreation's 2024 Trout Derby

SPARTA, NJ – Young and aspiring anglers turned out to the pond at Station Park for the 2024 trout derby. The Sparta Recreation Department’s event was supported by the Sparta Municipal Alliance this year.

Approximately 75 children tried to snag one of the 60 trout that were stocked in the pond.  This year several fish were caught the recreation department reports.

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Trout Unlimited was on hand as usual to assist, providing bait and fishing instruction for anyone who asked.

The Municipal Alliance’s donation was used to purchase trout from the Musky Trout Hatchery that stocked the pond.  They also funded the purchase of sting bags with bait, bobbers and hooks for the children, according to Sparta Recreation’s Program Coordinator Alison Deeney.

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