The Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation held its third annual Carpe Diem Fishing Derby on Saturday.
The derby took place at the Rosewood Nature Study Area.
About 250 people signed up to participate and catch carp.
Attendees got to learn about how carp effect the environment. Since they can grow to be so big, they often erode stream banks, which is not good for restoration or plants in the area.
The fishing derby also gave people a chance to participate in some friendly competition.
There were prizes for most carp caught, shortest carp caught and longest carp caught
The Rosewood Nature Study Area is an active restoration of a wetland area.
The Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation wants it to be a functional wetland with a diversity of plants, animals and fish, so people can go on hikes and experience nature not far from home.
In addition to the fishing contest, the Carpe Diem Fishing Derby featured raffles and educational booths.
