35th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby

April 27 – May 5, 2024

35th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby

April 27 - May 5, 2024

Advanced Registration for 2024 Now Open

Registration for the 35th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is now open

Register Online

9 days, 3,000 stocked Trout, 500 tagged fish & over $25,000 in prizes

Spanning 9 days, registered anglers will have the chance to hook into 3,000 stocked Trout below the Peterborough Lift Lock. There are 500 tagged fish for prizes for youth, 4 grand prizes, 20 early bird draws, and sponsored tagged fish for cash prizes for anglers of all ages — over $25,000 in prizes!!

Thanks to the generous support of local businesses, participants can look forward to another year of incredible prizes – everything from fishing rods, tackle boxes, to camping equipment, mountain bikes and cash prizes. As always, the “Big Fish” grand prize package will also be awarded to anyone who catches the elusive, Walter. This year’s grand prize is $1000 cash.

Registration is required for all participants. Youth registration is $15 first child and $10 for each additional child per family registered at the same time. Youth registration includes instant prizes on April 27 for the “Youth Derby” and entry into the “All Ages Derby” too. 

Fishing is open to registered adults ($25 per adult) from Sunday, April 28 at 9 a.m. through Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

The creel limit is two fish per person per day.

Youth Fishing Derby

Youth Fishing Derby

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9am-4pm.
  • On-site registration begins at 8am
  • Open to children 15 years and younger only.

All Ages Fishing Derby

  • Sunday, April 27 at 9am to Sunday, May 5 at 4pm.
  • On-site registration daily from 7am-11pm. Cash, debit, and credit accepted.
  • Open to adults (16+) and youth (15 & under) to fish all week.
Youth Fishing Derby

Youth Fishing Derby

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9am-4pm.
  • On-site registration begins at 8am
  • Open to children 15 years and younger only.

Spanning 9 days registered anglers will have the chance to hook into 3,000 stocked Trout at the Peterborough Lift Lock. There are 500 tagged fish for prizes for youth, 4 grand prizes, 20 early bird draws, and sponsored tagged fish for cash prizes for anglers of all ages — over $25,000 in prizes!!

Thanks to the generous support of local businesses, participants can look forward to another year of incredible prizes – everything from fishing rods, tackle boxes, to camping equipment, mountain bikes and cash prizes. As always, the “Big Fish” grand prize package will also be awarded to anyone who catches the elusive, Walter.  This year’s grand prize is $1000 cash.

Registration is required for all participants — just $15 for the first child and $10 for each additional child per family registered at the same time. Youth registration includes instant prizes on April 27 for the “Youth Derby” and entry into the “All Ages Derby” too. 

Fishing is open to registered adults ($25 per adult) from Sunday, April 28 at 9 a.m. through Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. 

The creel limit is two fish per person per day.

All Ages Fishing Derby

  • Sunday, April 28 at 9am to Sunday, May 5 at 4pm.
  • On-site registration daily from 7am-11pm. Cash, debit, and credit accepted.
  • Open to adults (16+) and youth (15 & under) to fish all week.

4th Grand Prize

OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby proudly sponsored by

Contact Us

1-800-263-OFAH (6324) ext. 254

OFAH Conservation Centre

PO Box 2800
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 8L5