Fishing Derby

2024 Annual Fishing Derby

The 2024 Annual Fishing Derby will happen on Friday, August 23, 2024. Join us for walleye fishing with the “Hall’emin” fishing charter, captained by James Hall and crew, who have 20+ years of professional sport fishing experience on Lake Erie. Find out more at halleminsportfishing.ca.

Captain James Hall has followed the traditions of his family by being a Great Lakes fisherman. His father and grandfather were professional fishermen on the Great Lakes all their lives, and James spends an average of 150 days per year on the open waters of the Great Lakes. James guarantees you catch fish and have a great day doing it!

WHERE:	Port Colborne Sugarloaf Boat Marina 1 Marina Road, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6C6
WHEN:	Friday, August 23, 2023
TIME:	7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Note: Boats leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. sharp!
WEIGH OFF:	12:30 p.m. (at the dock)
LUNCH:	Fish Fry at The Whisky and Walleye 3 Marina Drive, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6C6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with prizes for the boat with the most fish caught. Lunch includes fish caught, French fries, and salad/coleslaw.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:	August 13, 2024
COST FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS:	$240.00 per person ($212.39 + $27.61 HST)

To make reservations, download the order form, complete it, and send it to ogma_admin@ogma.ca, indicating your preferred payment method. For more information about the derby, contact Andrew Dolphin at andrew.dolphin@bvglazing.com.

Please note: The Ministry of Natural Resources requires that all attendees have a valid fishing license. You cannot board the boats without a valid license. A temporary license will not be provided.

You need an Outdoors Card before you can buy license tags to fish in Ontario. To purchase an Outdoors Card and a fishing license, go to www.huntandfishontario.com. The Outdoors Card will cost $8.57 + HST and the fishing license will cost $15.07 + HST for a one-year Conservation Tag. Single-day tags are less expensive but could be wasted if the event must be rescheduled because of inclement weather.