This year the Derby will be held at 8:00A.M. at Pete Rix Park on 134^th Street

Our first fish drop will be sometime around May 8^th and the lake will be closed from that day until the day of the Fishing Derby.  Signs will be posted, and the Lake will be monitored to ensure a fun experience for all!

The fishing derby is open to all children between the ages of 5 to 17 years old.  A special fishing activity is set up for children UNDER the age of 5. 

CHECK IN:   SATURDAY – STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. (PETE RIX PARK on 134th Street)

FISHING:  9:00 A.M. TO NOON

WEIGH IN TIME: 11:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M

PRIZES – AWARDS:  12:30 – 1:00 P.M.

LUNCH:  STARTS AT 12:30 P.M.   We are providing food, so hope you can stay!

R U L E S:

• ONLY THE CHILDREN CAN FISH.  (Adults can fish after 12:00 noon.)
• THE CHILD MUST SET THE HOOK AND REEL IN THE FISH BY HIM OR HERSELF.  AN ADULT MAY HELP, BUT ONLY WITH CASTING THE LINE AND NETTING THE FISH.
• THEY MUST KEEP AND BRING IN THE FIRST THREE FISH CAUGHT.
• THEY MUST LIVE IN LAKE OF THE WOODS OR BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RELATIVE OR FRIEND WHO LIVES IN LAKE OF THE WOODS.
• ALL CHILDREN MUST HAVE LIFE JACKETS ON IF THEY ARE ON THE WATER.

Note: According to Washington Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife all fishermen – age 15 and older – must have a fresh water fishing license.  This applies to anyone fishing on our lake, despite the fact that it is a private lake and we purchase the fish. While the licenses are required by the State, we lack resources to check for compliance

Saturday and Sunday, April 23^rd and 24th at McGowan Park (end of 142nd Ave) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until all dumpsters are full, or 4:00 pm, which ever happens first.

Rules are simple:  Only one (1) load per lot will be allowed until 12:00 noon on Sunday.  If the dumpsters are not yet full at that time, then any lot – on a first come basis – may bring another load until all dumpsters are filled.  Please check in prior to dumping your rubbish. To check in you will need to know your lot number or your address as identification.  Only community members may participate.

NO household garbage (food waste, etc.), yard waste, animal waste, tires, car batteries, microwaves, TVs or any electrical appliances, computers, printers or fax machines, or paint cans  (unless the cans are dried out), or any type of accelerants are allowed.  To ensure proper disposal, rubbish will be checked prior to dumping. 

If you have any questions about what is allowed to be dumped, please check with the attendants before unloading.  Metal items (i.e. appliances, lawn mowers, etc.) are to be placed on a separate trailer. 

Please Note:  You do not need to be current in your assessments to come to the Clean Up, and if you know a member who has rubbish, but is unable to bring it due to medical issues or lack of a vehicle, please call Ed Nielsen (253)-884-2713 prior to the clean-up so we can make pickup arrangements.