Registration underway for Chancellor’s Fishing Derby

October 25, 2018
Categories: Faculty/Staff Tags: Chancellor, Faculty and Staff News, Student Affairs

The third Chancellor’s Fishing Derby will be Saturday, Nov. 10, at Hechenbleikner Lake.

This family-friendly event is open to faculty and staff members and their guests. Two 75-minute sessions will be held with check-in starting at 8 a.m.

Details on the derby are:

  • Space is limited, so register early for this catch-and-release tournament
  • No fishing license required
  • $10 per spot/per session; if registering for both sessions, the additional one is $8
  • Kids’ lessons free with registration
  • Free parking in Cone Visitor Deck

Certificates will be awarded for the:

  • Highest number of fish caught
  • Heaviest largemouth bass
  • Youngest participant to catch a fish
  • Distance casting (ground competition)

Hosted by the UNC Charlotte Bass Fishing Club and UNC Charlotte University Recreation, the Chancellor’s Fishing Derby is co-sponsored by Riley’s Catch, Barnes & Noble at UNC Charlotte, Bass Pro Shops, Canteen, Farm Bureau Insurance, Pepsi, and Dry Bones Fishing, as well as campus partners: Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management, Office of the Chancellor and Cone University Center.