All Ages Fishing Derby
Youth (15 & under) and Adults (16+) | Sunday, April 30 at 9am to Sunday, May 7 at 4pmThank You for Another Successful Derby!
Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors and participants for making the 34th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby a success!
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2024.
- Sunday, April 30 at 9am to Sunday, May 7 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 7am-11pm. Cash, debit, and credit accepted.
- 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 and Forestry (MNRF) 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, a kayak or cold hard cash.
All Ages Derby - Tagged Fish Prizes
| Prizes / Value | Sponsor | Caught by: |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize #1 - "Walter" - $1000 cash Value: $1,000 | OFAH | Benjamin Bumstead |
| Grand Prize #2 - "Rosie" - Day Camp + $200 cash Value: $425 | David Rose | TBA |
| Grand Prize #3 - "Bertie" - Day Camp + $200 cash Value: $425 | David Rose | Roy Bulger |
| Grand Prize #4 - Kayak Value: $400 | OFAH | Adam Stevens |
| #1 - "Snowflake" - $200 cash | White's Wearparts Ltd | Frank Curtin |
| #2 - "Gizmo" - $200 cash | Gremlin’s Custom Baits | TBA |
| #3 - "Enniskillen General Store" - $200 cash | Enniskillen General Store | Rich Roberts |
| #4 - "Buck A Roo" - $200 cash | Dr. Buck’s Sweet Treats | TBA |
| #5 - "Ricky" - $200 cash | Peterborough Bassmasters | Sam Kong |
| #6 - "Tommy" - $200 cash | Muskies Canada Kawartha Lakes Chapter | Dwayne Sager |
| #7 - "CFM" - $200 cash | Canadian Fishin' Musician Youtube Channel | TBA |
| #8 - "Big Rig II" - $200 cash | Sandwood Transport | Don Woodcock |
| #9 - "Car-deal-ya" - $200 cash | Clonsilla Auto Sales Leasing | Adam Stevens |
| #10 - "George" - $200 cash | Tom's Taping | TBA |
| #11 - "Brandi" - $200 cash | Earl Electric | Ava Birarda |
| #12 - "Chemong HHBC" - $200 cash | Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre | Chris Giles |
| #13 - "Gordie" - $200 cash | G.E.T. Fishing Ontario | TBA |
| #14 - "Finn" - $200 cash | CSFL and Spring Fishing & Boat Show | Grad Redfern |
| #15 - "Warren" - $200 cash | Shrubb Catering 705-761-2233 | Brendon Sager |
| #16 - "Rogue" - $200 cash | Trans Canada Nissan | Ryan Gahagan |
| #17- "Bully" - $200 cash | Peterborough Pro Tackle | TBA |
| #18 - "Octane" - $200 cash | Upper Canada Fuel & Burner | Marissa Porter |
| #19 - "BrokerLink Bob" - $200 cash | BrokerLink | Shawn Ellis |
| #20 - "Sparky" - $200 cash | BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Ltd | John Kong |
| #21 - "Big Ups" - $200 cash | Lincoln Caine YouTube Channel | Joshua Hodge |
| #22 - "Duck" - $200 cash | Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters | TBA |
| #23 - "Octavia" - $200 cash | Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters | Riley Richards |
| #24 - "Buck" - $200 cash | Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters | TBA |
| #25 - "Moose" - $200 cash | Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters | TBA |
All Ages Derby – Tagged Fish Prizes
Grand Prize #1: "Walter"
$1000 cash
Value: $1,000
Sponsor: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Caught by: Benjamin Bumstead
Grand Prize #2: "Rosie"
OFAH Get Outdoors Day Camp + $200 cash
Value: $425
Sponsor: David Rose
Caught by: TBA
Grand Prize #3: "Bertie"
OFAH Get Outdoors Day Camp + $200 cash
Value: $425
Sponsor: David Rose
Caught by: Roy Bulger
Grand Prize #4: Kayak
Value: $400
Sponsor: Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
Caught by: Adam Stevens
#1 - "Snowflake" - $200 cash
#2 - "Gizmo" - $200 cash
#3 - "Enniskillen General Store" - $200 cash
#4 - "Buck A Roo" - $200 cash
#5 - "Ricky" - $200 cash
#6 - "Tommy" - $200 cash
#7 - "CFM" - $200 cash
#8 - "Big Rig II" - $200 cash
#9 - "Car-deal-ya" - $200 cash
#10 - "George" - $200 cash
#11 - "Brandi" - $200 cash
#12 - "Chemong HHBC" - $200 cash
#13 - "Gordie" - $200 cash
#14 - "Finn" - $200 cash
#15 - "Warren" - $200 cash
Tagged fish sponsored by Shrubb Catering (705-761-2233)
Value: $200
Caught by: Brendon Sager
#16 - "Rogue" - $200 cash
#17 - "Bully" - $200 cash
#18 - "Octane" - $200 cash
#19 - "Brokerlink Bob" - $200 cash
#20 - "Sparky" $200 cash
#21 - "Big Ups" - $200 cash
Tagged fish sponsored by Lincoln Caine YouTube Channel
Value: $200
Caught by: Joshua Hodge
#22 - "Duck" - $200 cash
Tagged fish sponsored by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Value: $200
Caught by: Joshua Hodge
#23 - "Octavia" - $200 cash
Tagged fish sponsored by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Value: $200
Caught by: Riley Richards
#24 - "Buck" - $200 cash
#25 - "Moose" - $200 cash
Photo: 2019 “Walter” winner with his catch
2023 Tagged Fish Sponsors
Want to sponsor a fish for 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 29).
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 29-30 as the canal will be too busy with anglers.
Fly fishing is allowed Monday, May 1 to Sunday, May 7.
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 29 from 9am to 4pm.
All Ages Derby: Sunday, April 30 at 9am to Sunday, May 7 at 4pm.
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 2023 Ontario Fishing Regulations for exact wording.
Can adults win the tagged fish prizes this year?
Yes. The four grand prize tagged fish (Walter, Rosie, Berty, Kayak) 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 the leaderboard at the derby.
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
Hours
Monday-Friday: Office Closed
Weekends: Closed
