11th Annual Family Fun Fishing Day held May 16

The 11^th Annual Family Fun Fishing Day was held on May 16 where over 225 participants and their families gathered at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge on a gorgeous Saturday. The event is organized by Open Sky Community Services and the Blackstone River Watershed Association in partnership with the Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor Volunteers-in-Parks Program, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife.

In addition to the fishing competition, the day included free raffles, children’s activities, face painting, and food from Pizza Box Pizza Truck, Sweet Wise Ice-Cream Truck, and Las Lemonade. This inclusive, free event provides an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come together, while learning about and enjoying the beautiful Blackstone River.

Organizers would like to recognize Benjamin Plastering and Bass Pro Shops for their financial support of Family Fun Fishing Day.

For the first time this year, the winners included three pairs of siblings, Keren and Mauricio Melo, Nathaniel and Jasmine Hazard, and Therese Raymond and John Nordquist. Winners for each age group are listed below:

Adults:

Longest fish – Therese Raymond of Westborough, 20” fish

Most fish caught – John Nordquist of Northbridge, 27 fish

13-17:

Longest fish – Nathaniel Hazard of Worcester, 8 1/2” fish

Most fish caught – Keren Melo of Framingham, 3 fish

9-12:

Longest fish – Mauricio Melo of Framingham, 9 1/4” fish

Most fish caught – Dylan Cote of Uxbridge, 8 fish

8 and under:

Longest fish – Nico Skorupa of Hopedale, 8 1/2” fish

Most fish caught – Jasmine Hazard of Worcester, 3 fish