Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs' Annual Fishing Derby

Officer Dennis McGurk 'Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs' Annual Fishing Derby

Join the Atlantic City community at Rhode Island Ave. Beach on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Officer Dennis McGurk 'Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs' Annual Fishing Derby, a cherished tradition established in 2000 to promote positive choices among youth. Registration opens at 8am, with the derby beginning at 9am. Fishing poles and on-site instruction are provided, making this a welcoming event for anglers of all experience levels, and participants will enjoy trophies, prizes, and a boxed lunch.

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