Westwood Park – Lancaster
June 13, 2026
Event Participants
Eighty-two registered for this event with 63 kids participating. UV rated sunglasses were provided free of charge. Prizes were awarded to all youths 15 and under.
Special recognition to:
Evelyn Mercer – 6″ black bass
Genevieve Tomalsa – 10″ black bass
Nora Smith – 10″ black bass
Siena Smith – 12″ black bass
Ava Smith – two 10″ black bass
Yekun Koh – 9″ black bass
Ryan McAdams – 7.5″ and 9″ black bass
Reese Anderson – 8.5″ and 6.5″ black bass
and Delcan Hoddiek for catching and releasing a painted turtle!
Learning Opportunities
Each participant attended learning stations for casting, plastic baits, knot tying, fish identification, and where to fish in WNY.
Once a learning station was completed, a card was punched to acknowledge participation. Attendees are required to visit all 5 learning stations before fishing. Punch cards are turned in after all stations are visited.
Event Volunteers
Thanks to all our volunteers:
Ashley Romanowski, Bailey Niespodzinski (NYS DEC), Brian Schoenle, Cara Fallcowski, Dave Glowacki, Dave Rosner, Diane Steel, Evie Derry, Ian Pierce, Jerome Gorski, Jim Steel, Jim Wieberg, Jim Chase, Joe McAdams, Joseph Zizzi, Joseph Fischer, Kyle Tomaka, Mike Elam, Mike Todd (NYS DEC), Patricia Gorski, Paul Zak, Rebecca Avery, Ron Ziarnowski, Tom Fischer, Zak Rowekamp (NYS DEC)
