22nd Annual City of Ward Fishing Derby

Ward will be hosting its 22nd Annual Fishing Derby at Busby Lake on Saturday, May 10, 2025. All youth ages from 1-15 may participate in this FREE event. Registration will start at 8:00 am, fishing will begin at 9:00 am and weigh-in will start at 10:30 am. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will stock the lake with approx. 500 catfish prior to the derby. Thank you to all our amazing sponsors; AGFC, Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc., Austin Ready Mix, Southern Paramedic Service, First Electric, Dairy Queen, and Centennial Bank. Because of these sponsors we will be able to give away a variety of prizes and gifts to all who register, including tackle boxes, fishing poles, nets, and more! Contact Michelle Fitzgerald at [email protected] or (501) 422-9558. More details are available on our website, www.wardparksandrec.com.