Deer Creek Fishing Derby: Children and Law Enforcement Build a Bond Through Fishing
July 16, 2026For Immediate Release
July 16, 2026
LANGTON, ON — Police officers from Norfolk County OPP Detachment will help kids cast a line during the Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 8 AM to 12 PM (prizes to follow) at Deer Creek Conservation Area. 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of this special event and we encourage the community to celebrate with us! The derby would not be possible without the gracious contributions from the many local businesses including:
| Adventure RV | Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) |
| Canadian National Sports Fishing | Ontario Power Generation |
| Creative Design Ink | Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm |
| Crimestoppers: Haldimand/Norfolk | Shannon & Nikki Porter – Porter Lumber |
| DMT Embroidery | Unilever |
| L.D. Sinden Holdings Inc. | Waterford Sand & Gravel Limited |
| Lucky Strike Bait Works LTD | Zehrs Tillsonburg |
| Macdonald Turkey Point Marina | Mike Carrier |
| East Elgin Concrete Forming Ltd. | Town of Tillsonburg |
| Berkley Canada | Jarvis Family Dental |
The derby, open to youth 16 and under, offers a fun opportunity for kids and their families to create lasting memories and develop a passion for fishing. Cast from shore or launch a non-motorized or electric boat and fish the farther sections of the reservoir.
Cost: $5/child (plus Conservation Area admission)
Registration: 8 AM the day of the event.
This event is supported by Keep Canada Fishing (www.keepcanadafishing.com), a program of the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting recreational fishing for all Canadians, and Canadian Tire.
The Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days program has introduced children to the great outdoors for over 20 years. These grassroots events help children connect with nature, learn teamwork, and build confidence away from electronics and social media.
For more information about this event, contact Jessica King at jking@lprca.on.ca or 519-842-4242 ext. 227.
To learn more about Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days, please visit www.kidsandcops.ca, www.facebook.com/KidsCopsCanadianTire or contact Donna at donna@impactcom.ca or 877 822 8881.
