Catching A Fish Is simply Half Of The Enjoyable At Armco Park’s Annual Cops & Bobbers

WARREN COUNTY, OH —  Warren County Park District’s Armco Park was crammed with children of all ages Saturday, as households got here out to the annual Cops and Bobbers hosted by Friends of the Warren County Park Disrict. 

These siblings have been having fun with the day on the lake fishing.

Along with FREE fishing, youngsters from ages 0 to 16 loved some pleasant fishing competitors, whereas assembly native park rangers, Warren County Sheriffs, Turtlecreek Township First Responders, and plenty of different organizations that assist make Warren County Parks secure and particular.

While most households fished across the boat dock space, some moved throughout the bridge to the shady cove space.

Matt Latham, Executive Director of the Warren County Park District, expressed his due to all of the volunteers and park workers for making the day and occasion so profitable. 

Bryan, an Armco Park employee, helps a younger woman get her pole unhooked from the American Flag.

“We don’t have the exact number yet, but probably close to 400 people attend Cops and Boppers this year,” Latham mentioned.

WCPD Executive Director Matt Latham stops to speak to a younger fisherman.

The Warren County Ohio Beekeepers membership and Warren County 4-H membership additionally had stations arrange for households to go to. 

Beekeepr Bernie Elkman shared the significance of bees as guests to the desk have been capable of witness stay bees behind glass engaged on a honeycomb.

While many stopped to see the bees on the honeycomb, others stopped to feed or simply get an upclose and private take a look at the alpacas on their strategy to seize their FREE lunch.

A dad and his two little ones cease to take a look at the alpacas.

To wrap up the enjoyable morning, visitor have been invited to a free lunch on the Jones Pavilion as they waited to listen to who gained the fishing derby and get a door prize.

FWCPD Treasure Robin Reitz helps direct folks to the lunch line.

Winners for the 2026 Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby

6 & Under age group:
Bass: Isaac R
Bluegill: Nathan W
Catfish: Leo W
Other species: Ellis W

7-11 age group:
Bass: David P
Bluegill: Tucker M
Catfish: Dirk M
Other species: Oliver F

12-16 age group:
Bass: Daniel P
Bluegill: Daniel P
Catfish: Michael R
Other species: Jerzie M

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