PHOTO GALLERY: Families enjoy fishing at second annual fishing derby

June 30, 2012 | 6:54 p.m. CDT

Columbia Parks and Recreation and the Missouri Department of Conservation co-sponsored the second annual fishing derby at A. Perry Philips Park on Saturday morning.

Ayren Friesz, 10, stands on the shore fishing during the Parks and Recreation's second annual fishing derby Saturday at A. Perry Philips Park. "I like fishing and it's fun," Friesz said. | Caitlin Jones

Ayren Friesz, 10, reels in his line after casting it into some moss during the Parks and Recreation second annual fishing derby Saturday at A. Perry Philips Park. | Caitlin Jones

A fish caught at the Columbia Parks and Recreation second annual fishing derby is measured for the score sheet Saturday at A. Perry Philips Park. | Caitlin Jones

Mike Noel holds the 13-inch fish his son Jacob Noel, 4, caught at the second annual fishing derby Saturday at A. Perry Philips Park. | Caitlin Jones

Mike Noel, left, and Jacob Noel, 4, collect Jacob's prizes at the end of the second annual fishing derby Saturday at A. Perry Philips Park. Jacob Noel won first place in the first fish caught and the biggest fish caught for the kids division. | Caitlin Jones