As joggers and cyclists navigated along the Schuylkill River Trail last Saturday, some residents also participated in something pretty unexpected for Center City: fishing!
On Saturday, September 7, anglers of all ages met between Locust and Chestnut to compete in the 8th annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest. Our partners at Parks and Recreation, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation, and the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission collaborated to create a great event for 89 participants who caught (and safely released!) over a hundred fish!
Fishing prizes, donated by sponsors Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sportsmaster Tackle, were awarded in 10 categories:
| Category | Winner | Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| First Fish Caught | Ethan Chenoweth, white perch (7:17 a.m.) | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Last Fish Caught | Edwin Lapp | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Smallest Fish | Kiera Taylor, Rainbow Swelt (3 inches) | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Youngest Angler | Aya, aged 3 | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Most Successful Angler (i.e. most fish caught) – Under 21 | Edwin Lapp (10 fish) | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Most Successful Angler – Over 21 | Jame Lafferty Jr. (5 fish) | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Largest Fish Caught – Under 21 | Amari Ferguson (20 inches, catfish) | $25 Sportsmaster Gift card, $50 Gift card from the City, Sportsmaster Tackle Box Kit (worth $85) |
| 2nd Largest Fish Caught – Under 21 | Monsi Barrera (17 inches, channel catfish) | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Largest Fish Caught – Over 21 | Lucas Carlson (23 inches, channel catfish) | $25 Sportsmaster Gift card, $50 Gift card from the City, Sportsmaster Tackle Box Kit (worth $85) |
| 2nd Largest Fish Caught – Over 21 | Jamie Lafferty Jr. (21.5 inches, catfish) | $30 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
Check out some more great photos of the event:
