By Beth David, Editor
The Fairhaven Recreation Center, and the Marine Resoures Department sponsored their second annual Fishing Derby on Friday, 8/1/25, at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven.
The Rec Center posted on its Facebook page that it was a “huge success, and we couldn’t be more proud of all the amazing anglers who came out to enjoy the day with us!”
Winners were: Myles Abdelnour with the most fish; Kenny Burr with the most unusual fish (Blue Crab); Theo Couto with the largest fish (13.5”)
Bounty Hunters Charter provided rods and bait, and rods for prizes.
“Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered, and helped make this event another one to remember,” wrote the Rec Cener. “We’re already looking forward to next year!”
To learn more about Fairhaven Rec and its programs, call 508-993-9269.
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- Winners of the second annual Fishing Derby at Hoppy’s Landing on 8/1/25, sponsored by Fairhaven Recreation, and the Marine Resources Department, pose with their winnings. L-R: Myles Abdelnour, Kenny Burr, Theo Couto. Photo by Margie Green Joseph for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- L-R: Myles Abdelnour and Alex Comeau measure Myles’ fish, which came in at 9.5”, at the second annual Fishing Derby at Hoppy’s Landing on 8/1/25, sponsored by Fairhaven Recreation, and the Marine Resources Department. Photo by Margie Green Joseph for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Kenny Burr holds up a Blue Crab he caught at the second annual Fishing Derby at Hoppy’s Landing on 8/1/25, sponsored by Fairhaven Recreation, and the Marine Resources Department. Photo by Margie Green Joseph for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Harbormaster Tim Cox (seated) is accompanied by his harbor patrol assistant, Colin Queen, keeping an eye on things at the second annual Fishing Derby at Hoppy’s Landing on 8/1/25, sponsored by Fairhaven Recreation, and the Marine Resources Department. Photo by Margie Green Joseph for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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