1. All contestants must be registered no later than midnight April 11, 2026 either at the lake, via US Mail or by online registration. Mail in registrations must be postmarked no later than midnight April 11, 2026. Free to all children 16 years of age and younger.
2. Contestants must comply with all trout fishing regulations in accordance
with the New Jersey Summary of Rules & Management Information for 2026.
All fish must be legally caught with a rod and reel. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. It is understood by all parties concerned that all persons who participate in
the contest are responsible for their own safety and that the members of the NB&FCC and its agents shall not be responsible or held liable for any injuries
or damages caused by or to any person participating in this event or acting in
support of the contest.
4. Fish caught on April 11, 2026 before 2:00 P.M. may be entered at the park. All other fish entered for a prize must have a photograph including the length and species mailed to Bob Jones, 322 North Ave. East, Cranford, NJ 07016.
The contest ends on May 2, 2026. All entries must be received by
May 10, 2026. A picture of the fish next to a ruler must be included.
5. The child age 16 years and under who catches the largest Brook, Rainbow and Brown Trout will be awarded a Grand Prize at the NB&FCC June meeting.
Newark Bait & Fly Casting Club
Youth Fishing Contest
Lower Echo Lake, Westfield, N.J.
April 11, 2026 through May 2, 2026
Newark Bait & Fly Casting Club
Adult Fishing Contest
Lower Echo Lake, Westfield, N.J.
April 11, 2026 through May 2, 2026
1. All contestants must be registered no later than midnight April 11, 2026 either at the lake, via US Mail or by online registration. Mail in registrations must be postmarked no later than midnight April 11, 2026. Open to adults for a $10.00 donation.
2. Contestants must comply with all trout fishing regulations in accordance
with the New Jersey Summary of Rules & Management Information for 2026.
All fish must be legally caught with a rod and reel. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. It is understood by all parties concerned that all persons who participate in
the contest are responsible for their own safety and that the members of the NB&FCC and its agents shall not be responsible or held liable for any injuries
or damages caused by or to any person participating in this event or acting in
support of the contest.
4. Fish caught on April 11, 2026 before 2:00 P.M. may be entered at the park. All other fish entered for a prize must have a photograph including the length and species mailed to Bob Jones, 322 North Ave. East, Cranford, NJ 07016.
The contest ends on May 2, 2026. All entries must be received by
May 10, 2026. A picture of the fish next to a ruler must be included.
5. The adult who catches the largest Brook, Rainbow and Brown Trout will be awarded either $50.00 or a complete fishing outfit worth $100.00 in lieu of a cash prize at the NB&FCC June meeting.