Annual Gombosh Fishing Derby set for April 1 in Murrysville

Patrick Varine
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:19 p.m. | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:19 p.m.

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Courtesy of Murrysville Recreation Department

Above, children participate in the Joey Gombosh Fishing Derby at Townsend Park in Murrysville. This year’s derby will be Saturday.

The annual Joey Gombosh Fishing Derby will offer free fishing for children ages 15 and under on Saturday

The derby will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the pond at Townsend Park. No fishing license is required for children, and there is no fee to participate.

There are 25 trophy-tagged fish among the 400 that have been stocked at the pond. Prizes for trophy fish will be given out, and door prizes will be awarded every half-hour.

Cub Scout packs 213 an 207 will be selling hot and cold refreshments throughout the day. Breakfast items will be available at 7 a.m.

The event is sponsored by the Gombosh family.