34th Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby Returns to Peterborough

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby has returned for its 34th edition running from April 29 to May 7 at the canal near the Peterborough Lift Lock for anglers to real in fish for prizes announced on Tuesday.

THERE WERE 3,000 FISH DUMPED INTO THE CANAL LAST year TO LAUNCH The event. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

The youth derby begins on April 29 for children 15 and under. There are 500 tagged trout for instant prizes and a chance to win one of four grand prizes. The top prize fish prize of $1,000 goes to whoever catches Walter, an eight-to-ten-pound rainbow trout.

“Back by popular demand are early bird registration prizes, a hot dog lunch for the kids, and sponsored tagged fish with cash prizes for anglers of all ages to win,” said David Ryrie, OFAH youth education manager.

The all-ages derby in its second includes tagged fish with cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.

“We still have fish in need of a local sponsor that will both challenge anglers and offset the cost of the stocked Trout for the youth derby,” said Ryrie.

Registration is required for all participants. $15 for the first child, $10 for siblings, and $25 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Peterborough Canadian Tire locations.

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