The OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby Returns to Peterborough this April

The OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is back to the Peterborough Lift Lock for its 37th year starting April 25.

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The Youth Derby begins April 25, and is open to children aged 15 and under.

The All-Ages Derby casts off the following day and runs until May 3. Tagged fish sponsored by local businesses will be swimming with cash prizes, giving anglers even more reason to keep their lines in the water a little longer.

Businesses interested in sponsoring a fish can find details online.

“Local sponsorships play a huge role in making the derby possible,” said Nicole Lemke, Promotions Coordinator for the Under the Lock Fishing Derby. “They not only add excitement with prize fish, but also help cover the cost of stocking trout for the youth event.”

There are four grand prizes up for grabs, including the return of “Walter” the rainbow trout. Estimated to weigh between five and eight pounds, Walter carries a $1,000 cash prize for the angler lucky enough to land him.

The High School Derby also returns April 30, welcoming up to 1,000 students for five hours of fishing fun. Up to 500 trout will be stocked for instant prizes, and students will also have a shot at remaining grand prizes and tagged fish. Schools can register online. If there are still open spaces left on March 2, registration will open to individual students.

All participants must register online or in person (at Peterborough Canadian Tire locations) to take part. Anglers who register by April 10 will be entered for a chance to win one of 20 early-bird prizes.

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33rd Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby Is Back After A Two Year Hiatus

The 33rd Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is back and bigger than ever, after a two year hiatus.

Photo courtesy of OFAH.

Formerly known as the Peterborough Greenwing Fishing Derby, this year’s event will feature several new elements.

“We have listened to angler feedback from past years, and added two extra days of fishing, early bird registration prizes, goody bags for participants, and sponsored tagged fish with cash prizes for anglers of all ages to win,” said David Ryrie, OFAH Youth Education Manager.

The youth derby begins on April 30, for children 15 and under. It includes 500 tagged Trout for instant prizes, and a chance to win one of four grand prizes. The big fish prize is $1000 cash and will go to whoever catches Walter, a rainbow trout estimated to weigh between 8 and 10 pounds.

The all ages derby runs May 1-8 and for the first time ever will include 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 one child, $10 for siblings, and $25 for adults.

Purchase tickets online at ofah.org/underthelock or in person at Peterborough Canadian Tire locations.

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