By Beth David, Editor
The Fairhaven Recreation Department teamed up with the Department of Marine Fisheries to host an adaptive fish derby at Hoppy’s Landing on 6/21/24. A wheelchair mat to the shore and a wheelchair that is easy to push on sand were just some of the things available to make it easier for people who needed a little extra help.
DMF and Rec Center personnel, along with Marine Resources, were on hand to help fishers with their poles, baiting, etc. The poles and bait were donated for use by Bounty Hunters.
About 30 people participated throughout the day. The weather was pretty good, with beautiful skies, warm temperatures and a cool breeze. The rain started just as they were packing up for the day.
In the end, Kenny Burr won for biggest fish with a 27-inch eel; Izabella got second with an 11-inch flounder; Alex Comeau third with a 9 inch fish; Amara won for catching the most fish; Austin came in second for the most fish; and Jahdin won for the most interesting catch, a puffer fish.
To learn more about Fairhaven Rec and its programs, call 508-993-9269.
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- The winners of the adaptive Fishing Derby wear their medals after the competition ended at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven on 6/21/23, L-R: Jahdin, Alex, Kenny, Austin, Amara, Izabella. Photo by Beth David.
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- Kenny Burr receives his first place medal from the Rec Center’s Michaela for the longest fish for catching a 27-inch eel at Hoppy’s Landing during the adaptive Fishing Derby on 6/21/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Jahdin holds up his catch, a puffer fish, while Alex sneaks into the picture and Fairhaven Marine Resources deputy, Brandon Estrella, holds the pole at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven during the adaptive Fishing Derby on 6/21/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Izabella holds up the first fish she ever caught, a flounder, from the dock at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven during the adaptive Fishing Derby on 6/21/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Fairhaven Marine Resources deputy, Brandon Estrella, holds an eel caught by Kenny Burr from the dock at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven during the adaptive Fishing Derby on 6/21/24. L-R: Alex Comeau, Kenny Burr, Michaela measuring the eel. Photo by Beth David.
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- Austin holds up his first catch of the day, a scup, from the dock at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven during the adaptive Fishing Derby on 6/21/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Amara holds up her first fish of the day, a scup, at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven during the adaptive Fishing Derby on 6/21/24. Photo by Beth David.
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