May marks the return of fishing derby season at the Compton Pond.
Located behind the Compton Volunteer Fire Station, the pond has hosted a series of youth fishing derbies sponsored by several local organizations on Saturdays during the month of May. Each derby begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m.
The Jasper American Legion held opening day, May 3.
Compton Busy Beavers 4-H sponsored the May 10 derby.
Compton Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor the May 17 event.
County Line Baptist Church will sponsor the final derby on May 24.
These series are open for all youth under 16 years old.
For more information call 870-420-3392.
Compton Volunteer Fire Department fishing derby May 10
Calling all kids 15 and under! Come out to the pond for a morning of fishing!
Keep what you catch out of the fully stocked pond, limit of 3. Just bring your fishing gear, your parent or grandparent, and your excitement! No adults allowed to fish.
Here are some of the pictures from the Derby on Saturday May 3. There were about 32 kids there on a chilly morning. It was a blast to host the first fishing derby this year with the American Legion.
