2016 Ontario Fishing Tournaments and Derbys

[KraTToR]

Does anyone know of a website that has a comprehensive list of fishing tournaments and derbys in Ontario?

 

I'm interested in softwater Bass, Walleye, and Pike tournaments/derbys in south and central ontario.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

[Old Ironmaker]

I got schooled a few years back when I called a Fishing tournament a derby. Huge difference, especially to the organizers and players. Derbys are for red and white bobbers and kiddies, tourneys are for Pro's and guys that slap stickers on their boats and the sew patches to their "fishing shirts" that think they are pro's. Just ask them.

[Freshtrax]

Straight line anglers has about 15

[KraTToR]

I got schooled a few years back when I called a Fishing tournament a derby. Huge difference, especially to the organizers and players. Derbys are for red and white bobbers and kiddies, tourneys are for Pro's and guys that slap stickers on their boats and the sew patches to their "fishing shirts" that think they are pro's. Just ask them.

 

I do understand the difference yet my question remains the same. For example, I usually fish the Kiwanis Walleye "DERBY" in may..lol

Yea its cheap, you can use live bait.. but decent prizes and a great warmup for the season.

[Old Ironmaker]

The most serious Walleye tourney here on the east end of Erie is the 444 Tournament, check it out. 4 fish, 4 fisherman 4 tournaments in total, here plus in the US. Many Pro's enter from here and US. Last year a crew of locals won the whole shebang here out of Pt. Colbourne, nice to see the pro's get schooled. Can enter 1 or all of them. The first of the series is out of Port Colbourne. A serious very well run series. The newest out here is The Maitland Mayhem, this will be the 3rd year, not as big as 444 but a decent weekend of less serious fun. It is run out of Fishmaster's Marina who is a member and contributor here. My 19 foot boat is too small to deal with rougher weather here and if we can't go out in these 2 we lose the entry $$ which isn't derby money change. The local derby we do attend is the Fisherville Firefighters Perch and Walleye Derby. If you are interested PM me in June or July, it is usually held on the Aug 1st long weekend. Fun for all with the perch prize the boat size isn't as critical and the kids can play too. Let me know.

Edited February 10, 2016 by Old Ironmaker

[fishdawg]

I would also recommend keeping up with the Strait Line Anglers Club

http://www.straitlineanglersclub.com/

various events throughout the year in SW Ont, different species and waters + very reasonable entry fees

[Ralph Field]

If you do a Google search for 2015 fishing tournaments in Ontario, you will find a list of tournaments . You can likely expect the same tournaments at about the same time in 2016.

[KraTToR]

The most serious Walleye tourney here on the east end of Erie is the 444 Tournament, check it out. 4 fish, 4 fisherman 4 tournaments in total, here plus in the US. Many Pro's enter from here and US. Last year a crew of locals won the whole shebang here out of Pt. Colbourne, nice to see the pro's get schooled. Can enter 1 or all of them. The first of the series is out of Port Colbourne. A serious very well run series. The newest out here is The Maitland Mayhem, this will be the 3rd year, not as big as 444 but a decent weekend of less serious fun. It is run out of Fishmaster's Marina who is a member and contributor here. My 19 foot boat is too small to deal with rougher weather here and if we can't go out in these 2 we lose the entry $$ which isn't derby money change. The local derby we do attend is the Fisherville Firefighters Perch and Walleye Derby. If you are interested PM me in June or July, it is usually held on the Aug 1st long weekend. Fun for all with the perch prize the boat size isn't as critical and the kids can play too. Let me know.

 

Thanks, this is great info. Its on my list

[Freshtrax]

If you want a seat in the ken fisher memorial or the skyway challenge let me know we are looking for one more teammate