Hundreds of Anglers Reeling for 'Walter' In Fishing Derby's Return After Two-Year Hiatus
/After a two-year hiatus, the 33rd Annual Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby kicked off with their youth event — for children 15 and under — on Saturday morning.
Photo courtesy of Neil Morton.
Hundreds of young anglers showed up to catch one of 3,000 fish that were released into the canal including the famed grand-prize “Walter,” a rainbow trout weighing roughly eight to 10 pounds. Anyone who caught Walter would walk away with $1,000 cash.
The all-ages derby runs from May 1 to 8 and includes 18 tagged fish, each with a $200 cash prize sponsored by local businesses.
The event was postponed for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo courtesy of Neil Morton.
