Thursday, October 1, 2026
Town of Oyster Bay residents are invited to attend the town’s 4th annual Children’s Snapper Derby to be featured at the famed Bluefish Tournament on Sept. 20 at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.
“This fun family event is open to youngsters ages 14 and under with fun prizes and awards for winners, as well as giveaways for all participants,” Ton Supervisor Joseph Saladino wrote in a statement. “This fun event provides a great opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing.”
The Snapper Derby will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., during the town’s Bluefish Tournament, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park by the fishing pier. There is a $15 registration entry fee. Participants are invited to bring their own equipment, including poles and bait, as supplies are limited.
Children will be placed into two age groups, ages 7 and under, and 8-14. Winners will be based on number of snappers caught – catch and release only – with awards and prizes being given out for first, second and third place for each age group. Family fun activities will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.
“We are thrilled to bring this fun event to Theodore Roosevelt Park and invite all children who enjoy fishing to sign up and participate,” Town Clerk Rich LaMarca wrote in the same statement. “There will be free refreshments, shirts and raffles for all participants, as well as awards and prizes for top winners.”
Registration will be available online at OysterBayTown.com/sports beginning July 28. For more information on registration, residents can contact the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945.
