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 will sponsor opening day, May 3. Compton Busy Beavers 4-H will sponsor 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.
American Legion fishing Derby May 3
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. Saturday May 3 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. the Jasper American Legion Post 93 is proud to sponsor the first of four-fishing derbies at Compton Fire Department Pond! Located at 13577 Hwy 43 N, Compton, AR 72624.
