Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2026 Fishing Season for all Linden children ages 5 through 18! Registration deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026. All children ages 5 through 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 16 and older will need to purchase a fishing license. All attendees must wear provided goggles.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- Who: Linden children ages 5 through 18.
- What: Hooked on Fishing. This program will teach children basic fishing skills, including how to string and bait a pole, how to cast a line and about local fishing regulations. All attendees must wear provided goggles. We encourage you to bring your chair and snacks. Let’s enjoy the fishing season!
- When: Thursdays, from 5:30pm until 7pm.
- April 16, 23, and 30.
- May 7, 14, 21, and 28.
- June 4.
- **Fishing Derby is on Saturday, June 6, from 9am until 1pm, in honor of Butchie Scoles (awards to follow)**
- Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1113 Summit Terrace.
- How: Registration deadline is Thursday, March 13, 2026. $6 insurance fee for first-time registrants. All children ages 5 through 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 16 and older will need to purchase a fishing license. All attendees must wear provided goggles. To view full program description and register online, click here. In-person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8639. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. Please note: all new “first time” participants must bring the following original documents at the time of registration:
- Parent ID (i.e. driver’s license).
- Proof of Linden residency (i.e. utility bill).
- Birth certificate of child.