New Jersey Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament To Be Held First Weekend of October
July 18, 2008
The annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament is held on the first Sunday in October at Island Beach State Park
. In 2008 it will be held on Sunday, October 5.
 A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament each year. Overall length determines the winner. All fish must meet minimum length tournament requirements.
The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the “Governor’s Award,” and has his/her name engraved on the Governor’s Cup, which is permanently displayed at the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in each species category. Winners from the early entry drawing and the tournament must be present during the afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes or they will be forfeited.
Brochure and Registration Form (pdf, 73kb)
Questions can be directed to 609-748-4347.
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Division of Fish and Wildlife Announces Sussex County Results from 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament
June 16, 2008
The first big heat wave of summer 2008 did not discourage 88 young anglers and their families who came to Ingrams Pond in Millsboro on June 7 for the 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament.
When the day was done, Hayden Smith, age 15, of Millsboro, took the title of overall Sussex County winner with 4.07 pounds of fish caught. The biggest fish of the day was a largemouth bass weighing 1.68 pounds and caught by 8-year-old Tristen Russell. All of the fish caught in the tournament were weighed and released.
The other winners, by age group and total weight of fish caught, were:
Ages 4 to 7
           First place – Kevin Reddy, age 6, of Millsboro, 1.2 pounds
           Second place – Julia Ballard, age 5, of Millsboro, 1.15 pounds
           Third place – Jessica Ballard, age 4, of Millsboro, 1.10 pounds
Ages 8 to 11
           First place – Kevin Bailey, age 8, of Georgetown, 3.96 pounds
           Second place – Hunter Lied, age 9, of Millsboro, 1.89 pounds
           Third place – Tristen Russell, age 8, of Laurel, 1.83 pounds
Ages 12 to 15
           First place – Brian Keech, age 14, of Rehoboth Beach, 3.99 pounds
           Second place – Joe Garvilla, age 14, of Georgetown, 1.44 pounds
           Third place – Kali Griffith, age 13, of Frankford, 1.17 pounds
The winners received fishing poles and tackle boxes as well as trophies, and all the participants received prizes donated by area tackle shops. The county winners will be presented their trophies at the DNREC Awards ceremony on Governors Day, Thursday, July 24 at the 2008 Delaware State Fair in Harrington.        Â
The Youth Fishing Tournament was established to introduce youth to the sport of fishing and to teach the catch-and-release approach to conservation. The free tournament, held annually in June, is open to youth ages 4 to 15.
For more information on the Youth Fishing Tournament, please call 302-739-9913 or visit www.fw.delaware.gov/Info/YouthFishing.htm.
Please note, Kent and New Castle tournament results have been issued separately.
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