It's official. This year's amended day of fishing for seniors will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon at River's Edge Natural Area, 960 W. 1st Street.
It looked as though we wouldn’t be able to hold the senior derby this year; an annual event for northern Colorado’s senior community since 2011. The reason was complicated, but basically the derby was just getting too much for us. Club President Darrell Knight says that, rather than trying to manage the event on our own, the Loveland Fishing Club would team this year with a great coalition that includes the Chilson Senior Center, Loveland Parks and Recreation, and the City of Loveland’s Open Lands and Trails. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will also be involved, using the event to help publicize the quality of fishing available in River’s Edge ponds.
We won’t be focusing as much on Loveland’s assisted living centers as in years past, Darrell says. They’ll still be welcome, but need to provide their own license and like other attendees, register in advance.
Below is information from the flyer created by Chilson Senior Center to promote attendance. The club is teaming with the Senior Center, Loveland Parks and Recreation and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. If you'd like to volunteer, you need to register with the city as a volunteer and then sign up for the event itself. Follow this link: http://offero.CityofLoveland.org
The club will be providing snacks, drinks and loaner poles. Volunteers will be needed to help with the event, but members are also free to fish.
A current fishing license is required, and both volunteers and anglers are required to register in advance. If you've not registered with the city for an activity you'll need to fill out an online form, again, http://offero@CityofLoveland.org
Here's the language being used to promote the event.
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 @ 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Outdoor Skills - Seniors
Join us for a fun day of fishing for anglers 55+, with loaner equipment and assistance provided by Loveland Fishing Club members. This is a free event open to the Loveland community, to enjoy the great outdoors with fellow seniors, learn to fish, and get to know River's Edge Natural Area. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE OR PURCHASE A VALID 2025 COLORADO FISHING LICENSE PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE EVENT. Fishing license may be purchased online at: https://cpw.state.co.us/fishing/licenses-and-dates. Some local sporting goods stores also sell fishing licenses; call before visiting to confirm. PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE, so we're sure to have enough equipment and snacks for all. Registration deadline is September 23. Trails are wheelchair friendly and several accessible fishing docks are available. Meet at the picnic shelters just east of the main River's Edge parking lot to sign in, pick up gear, and meet Fishing Club volunteers. Sturdy shoes and sun protection are recommended. LFC volunteers, please use the Volunteer sign-up link.
Questions? Call or text Darrell Knight, 679-232-2040; comnetga@bellsouth.net
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