All Ages Fishing Derby

Youth (15 & under) and Adults (16+) | Sunday, April 30 at 9am to Sunday, May 7 at 4pm

Thank 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 / ValueSponsorCaught by:
Grand Prize #1 - "Walter" - $1000 cash
Value: $1,000
OFAHBenjamin Bumstead
Grand Prize #2 - "Rosie" - Day Camp + $200 cash

Value: $425
David RoseTBA
Grand Prize #3 - "Bertie" - Day Camp + $200 cash

Value: $425
David RoseRoy Bulger
Grand Prize #4 - Kayak

Value: $400
OFAHAdam Stevens
#1 - "Snowflake" - $200 cashWhite's Wearparts LtdFrank Curtin
#2 - "Gizmo" - $200 cashGremlin’s Custom BaitsTBA
#3 - "Enniskillen General Store" - $200 cashEnniskillen General StoreRich Roberts
#4 - "Buck A Roo" - $200 cashDr. Buck’s Sweet Treats TBA
#5 - "Ricky" - $200 cashPeterborough BassmastersSam Kong
#6 - "Tommy" - $200 cashMuskies Canada Kawartha Lakes ChapterDwayne Sager
#7 - "CFM" - $200 cashCanadian Fishin' Musician Youtube ChannelTBA
#8 - "Big Rig II" - $200 cashSandwood TransportDon Woodcock
#9 - "Car-deal-ya" - $200 cashClonsilla Auto Sales LeasingAdam Stevens
#10 - "George" - $200 cashTom's TapingTBA
#11 - "Brandi" - $200 cashEarl ElectricAva Birarda
#12 - "Chemong HHBC" - $200 cashChemong Home Hardware Building CentreChris Giles
#13 - "Gordie" - $200 cashG.E.T. Fishing OntarioTBA
#14 - "Finn" - $200 cashCSFL and Spring Fishing & Boat ShowGrad Redfern
#15 - "Warren" - $200 cashShrubb Catering
705-761-2233
Brendon Sager
#16 - "Rogue" - $200 cashTrans Canada NissanRyan Gahagan
#17- "Bully" - $200 cashPeterborough Pro TackleTBA
#18 - "Octane" - $200 cashUpper Canada Fuel & BurnerMarissa Porter
#19 - "BrokerLink Bob" - $200 cashBrokerLinkShawn Ellis
#20 - "Sparky" - $200 cashBWXT Nuclear Energy Canada LtdJohn Kong
#21 - "Big Ups" - $200 cashLincoln Caine YouTube ChannelJoshua Hodge
#22 - "Duck" - $200 cashOntario Federation of Anglers and HuntersTBA
#23 - "Octavia" - $200 cashOntario Federation of Anglers and HuntersRiley Richards
#24 - "Buck" - $200 cashOntario Federation of Anglers and HuntersTBA
#25 - "Moose" - $200 cashOntario Federation of Anglers and HuntersTBA

    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

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by White's Wearparts Limited

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Frank Curtin

    #2 - "Gizmo" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Gremlin’s Custom Baits

    Value: $200

    #3 - "Enniskillen General Store" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Enniskillen General Store

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Rich Roberts

    #4 - "Buck A Roo" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Dr. Buck’s Sweet Treats

    Value: $200

    #5 - "Ricky" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Peterborough Bassmasters

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Sam Kong

    #6 - "Tommy" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Muskies Canada Kawartha Lakes Chapter

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Dwayne Sager

    #7 - "CFM" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Canadian Fishin' Musician Youtube Channel

    Value: $200

    #8 - "Big Rig II" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Sandwood Transport Inc.

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Don Woodcock

    #9 - "Car-deal-ya" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Clonsilla Auto Sales Leasing

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Adam Stevens

    #10 - "George" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Tom's Taping

    Value: $200

    #11 - "Brandi" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Earl Electric

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Ava Birarda

    #12 - "Chemong HHBC" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Chris Giles

    #13 - "Gordie" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by G.E.T. Fishing Ontario

    Value: $200

    #14 - "Finn" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by CSFL and Spring Fishing & Boat Show

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Grad Redfern

    #15 - "Warren" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Shrubb Catering (705-761-2233)

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Brendon Sager

    #16 - "Rogue" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Trans Canada Nissan

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Ryan Gahagan

    #17 - "Bully" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Peterborough Pro Tackle

    Value: $200

    #18 - "Octane" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Upper Canada Fuel & Burner

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Marissa Porter

    #19 - "Brokerlink Bob" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by BrokerLink

    Value: $200
    Caught by: Shawn Ellis

    #20 - "Sparky" $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Ltd

    Value: $200
    Caught by: John Kong

    #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

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

    Value: $200

    #25 - "Moose" - $200 cash

     

    Tagged fish sponsored by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

    Value: $200

    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