It's a great way to get outdoors and do something as a family. Bluewater Anglers Family Fun Derby is on Saturday July 11. Spokesman Brad Armstrong says it's part of the provincial free family fishing week. The derby runs from 8am - 11am and you must sign in first at a booth near the fountain on the waterfront in Centennial Park. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Family-derby-2.mp3"][/audio] Prizes will be awarded for the most gobies caught and a BBQ for registered participants afterwards.
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