All Ages Fishing Derby

Youth (15 & under) and Adults (16+) | Sunday, April 26 at 9am to Sunday, May 3 at 4pm

Advanced Registration for 2026 Now Open

Registration for the 37th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is now open

Please note that fishing will be closed from 7a to 3p on April 30, 2026 for our High School Fishing Derby

Sunday, April 26 at 9am to Sunday, May 3 at 4pm.

$25 per adult (16+) to fish all week.
Registered youth from the “Youth Fishing Derby” may fish daily using their existing wristband.
On-site registration daily from 8am-8pm. Cash, debit, and credit accepted.
All registrations received by April 10, 2026 will be entered into the early bird draws.
Two (2) Trout per person per day may be kept. Once you have caught your two Trout you may continue to fish but must catch and release. MNRF regulations still apply for aggregate possession limit: S-5 and C-2.
Security and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) officials will be onsite to enforce provincial regulations.

This family friendly derby is run by generous volunteers and staff. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated.

All Ages Fish Derby Prizes

Thanks to our many generous sponsors anglers will have the chance to win Summer Day Camp enrollment and cold hard cash.

All Ages Derby – Tagged Fish Prizes

2026 All Ages Derby - Tagged Fish Prizes

Prizes / Value	Sponsor	Caught by:
Grand Prize #1 - "Walter" - $1000 cash	OFAH	TBD
Grand Prize #2 - "Gordon" - $500 cash	OFAH	TBD
Grand Prize #3 - "Rosie" - OFAH Get Outdoors Day Camp + $250 cash	David Rose	TBD
Grand Prize #4 - "Berty" - OFAH Get Outdoors Day Camp + $250 cash	David Rose	TBD
#1 - "Holmes" - $200 cash	Corey Bruce EXP Reality	TBD
#2 - "Connor Finn-Dows" - $200 cash	Connor Windows Doors and Sunrooms	TBD
#3 - "Munro" - $200 cash	Munro Drywall & Contracting	TBD
#4 - "Barney" - $200 cash	Barnes Mechanical	TBD
#5 - "Willow" - $200 cash	Apical Tree Inc.	TBD
#6 - "Ray" - $200 cash	Ray's Cottages	TBD

Grand Prize #1: "Walter"

$1000 cash

Value: $1,000
Sponsor: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Caught by: TBD

Grand Prize #2: "Gordon"

$500 cash

Value: $500
Sponsor: Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
Caught by: TBD

Grand Prize #3: "Rosie"

OFAH Get Outdoors Day Camp + $250 cash

Value: $550
Sponsor: David Rose
Caught by: TBD

Grand Prize #4: "Berty"

OFAH Get Outdoors Day Camp + $250 cash

Value: $550
Sponsor: David Rose
Caught by: TBD

#1 - "Holmes"

Tagged fish "Holmes"

Value: $200 cash
Sponsor: Corey Bruce EXP Reality
Caught by: TBD

#2 - "Connor Finn-Dows"

Tagged fish "Connor Finn-Dows"

Value: $200 cash
Sponsor: Connor Windows Doors and Sunrooms
Caught by: TBD

#3 - "Munro"

Tagged fish "Barney"

Value: $200 cash
Sponsor: Munro Drywall & Contracting
Caught by: TBD

#4 - "Barney"

Tagged fish "Barney"

Value: $200 cash
Sponsor: Barnes Mechanical
Caught by: TBD

#5 - "Willow"

Tagged fish "Willow"

Value: $200 cash
Sponsor: Apical Tree Inc.
Caught by: TBD

#6 - "Ray"

Tagged fish "Ray"

Value: $200 cash
Sponsor: Ray's Cottages
Caught by: TBD

All registrations received by April 10, 2026 will be entered into the early bird draws.

Prize	Winner
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA
Rod/reel, "Lake Trout box" lures, Fisherman’s Knife, pliers	TBA

2026 Tagged Fish Sponsors

Want to sponsor a fish for the all ages derby?

Click here for full details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of common questions surrounding the OFAH Under the Lock fishing derby.

How much are derby passes?

Youth (15 & under) are $15 with additional children of the same immediate family $10 each.
Adults (16+) passes are $25.

Your pass (wristband/ski tag) allows you to fish the whole week (youth-only fishing on Saturday, April 25).

During the Saturday Youth Derby, are parents allowed to fish?

Parents may only assist very young children or those with mobility issues. The child must be actively involved in fishing to claim any tagged fish prize. Fishing lines must be taken out of the water if the child is not actively fishing (sleeping, eating, washroom, etc.). Please no adult fishing on the first Saturday!

How many fish can I keep?

Two (2) Trout per person per day may be kept. Once you have caught your two Trout you may continue to fish but must catch and release. MNRF regulations still apply for aggregate possession limit: S-5 and C-2.

Can I fly fish?

Fly fishing is not allowed on April 25-26 as the canal will be too busy with anglers.

Fly fishing is allowed Monday, April 27 to Sunday, May 3.

What if I’m too young/old to attend one of the summer camp grand prizes?

You may transfer the spot in camp to someone you know or it will be offered to a local youth in need of financial assistance.

When is the derby?

Youth Derby: Saturday, April 25 from 9am to 4pm.
All Ages Derby: Sunday, April 26 at 9am to Sunday, May 3 at 4pm.
High School Derby: Thursday, April 30 from 9am to 2pm.

Do I need a fishing licence?

It depends. Most people ages 18 to 65 need a valid Outdoors Card and Recreational Fishing Licence to fish in Ontario.

People under 18 or over 65, those with disabilities, and veterans do not need a fishing licence. Please refer to the Ontario Fishing Regulations for exact wording.

Can adults win the tagged fish prizes this year?

Yes. The four grand prize tagged fish (Walter, Gordon, Rosie, Berty) can be claimed by adults if not caught by the kids during the youth derby.

The sponsored tagged fish for cash prizes will be released after the Saturday youth derby and are available to win by both adults and youth fishing from Sunday to Sunday.

How do I know if I won an early bird prize?

All winners will be notified by phone and/or email. A winner’s list will be updated online and on social media.

OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby proudly sponsored by