42nd Annual Childrens Fishing Derby

The Westford Sportsmens Club is sponsoring a Fishing Derby at our trout pond on Saturday, April 26th. Open to all children up to the age of 14. Registration starts at 7:30AM; food and admission are free! The Derby runs from 8:00AM-10:30AM, rain or shine; prizes are awarded at 11:00AM. Please see our fishing derby page for more details on how to enter or support the Derby.

A prior year’s retrospective has a gallery of Ken Proulx’s great photos.

Members: check out the April calendar for related work party events to qualify for your family’s annual volunteer work hour assessments.

Questions to the club’s Fishing Derby Chair.

Open House, 2024

Come celebrate 76 years with us at the Westford Sportsmen’s Club!

Join us on our grounds at 80 West St., Westford on Saturday, September 21st from 12 noon to 5 PM for an exciting open house event.

Founded in 1948, the Westford Sportsmen’s Club has grown to nearly 1,000 members and spans 287 acres of beautiful land along the Westford/Groton town line. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just curious about our club, this is the perfect opportunity to explore all that we have to offer.

Highlights:

  • Explore our scenic trails — well-behaved dogs are welcome!
  • Free refreshments! Hot dogs, and hot and cold beverages.
  • Enjoy a relaxing day of fishing in our stocked pond. The club will have fishing poles available to borrow.
  • Learn about the wide range of activities and events the club offers, including:
    • Archery,
    • Sporting Clays,
    • Steel Challenge,
    • Trap Shooting,
    • Trail walks
    • and more…
  • Demonstrations by community groups:
    • Westford Police
    • NEMLEC SWAT
    • Mass. Audubon
    • Alan and the Alligators
      (live music, not live animals!)
    • Gun Rights advocacy groups; particularly a signing table for the Civil Rights Coalition’s petition to suspend and ultimately rescind the recently enacted H4885, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws.
    • Our beloved Cub Scout Pack 95
    • Ham Radio demo by PART of Westford
    • Cornhole tables
    • Axe Throwing

Experience our vibrant society where a love for the outdoors brings people together. Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a day of fun and discovery.

Admission and parking are free, so don’t miss out!

We can’t wait to see you there!