The link to download the registration form is located at the bottom of this page.
This fishing derby will cover any Ontario waters in contact with St. Joseph Island including waters in contact with the north shore from Bar River to Thessalon and be open to all levels of anglers from kids fishing from a dock to anglers fishing in boats.
The derby will run from 6 am on June 29th, 2024 to noon on July 7th, 2024 to coincide with the Ontario Governments free fishing week.
This is a cash tournament with 70% payout.
Fish categories included in the derby will be: bass/pike/perch/pickerel/salmon (including trout) and lake herring (cisco). Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish in each category and will be based on a photograph of the fish, so catch and release will be possible. Additional draw prizes will also be awarded.
We will be providing the tournament rules and a measuring device when you register and outline how the photograph must be taken and submitted. A maximum of 3 photos can be entered for each category per registered angler.
A meal is included with your registration and you must be available at the presentation event on July 7th to receive draw prizes. Cash prizes for the longest fish in each category will be awarded to the winners even if they are not in attendance at the awards ceremony. Prizes will be presented after 4 pm on July 7th at the Hunters and Anglers Conservation Centre, located at 1802, 20th side road, St. Joseph Island.
You must pre-register for this derby and registration and payment by cash or cheque will take place on Friday June 28th from noon till 8pm and on Saturday June 29th from 8 am till noon at the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Conservation Centre, 1802 20th side road.
Rules for the 2024 Derby can be found at 2024-annual-island-fishing-derby-rules