Kids Fishing Derby | Kids Out and About DMV

Kids Fishing Derby

Kids Fishing Derby in Columbia, MD. July 11, 2026 at 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your rod & reel for some great summer fun! Event is open to all youth, and is hosted by Scouting America National Pike District.

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Have some summer fun!   

Catch & Release Kids Fishing Derby in Columbia, Maryland for youth of all ages.

Trophies will be awarded for the top fish caught by Scouts, the top fish caught by an adult, and the top fish caught by a non-scout.

Each participant should bring their own rod, bait, and bucket.  Volunteers will be available by the check-in tent to help youth with basic fishing skills, if needed.

 

July 11, 2026

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lake Elkhorn Park - 7200 Dockside Ln, Columbia, Maryland  21045

$10 advance registration, $15 onsite registration

Onsite check-in is in the green space near the playground at Lake Elkhorn Park (7200 Dockside Lane, by the crossroad Cradlerock Way)

For more information and to register, go to https://scoutingevent.com/220-2026npfishingderby

 

Note 1: Any participant over age 16 must hold a valid Maryland Fishing License, if fishing.

Note 2:  Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children.

 

This Fishing Derby is hosted by Scouting America National Pike District (NPD).  

Scouting America National Pike District (NPD) serves boys and girls  (kindergarten to age 20)  in Howard County and southwestern Baltimore County, Maryland.  For more information and to join scouting, go to https://baltimorescouting.org/nationalpike/resources/np-membership/np-prospective-members/

 

 

Location: 
Lake Elkhorn Park - 7200 Dockside Ln, Columbia, Maryland 21045
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Michael or Anna Katz
Email address: 
Dates: 
07/11/2026
Time: 
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Price: 
$10 in advance or $15 at the event

Ages

4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids together