61 Lighthouse Road
St. Catharines, ON
L2N 7P4
Join the SCGFA membership to automatically be elegible for our Members Challenge April 4 – Sept 26.
You can enter Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye. Open waters are Lake Ontario, Niagara River & Lake Erie.
You can enter the same fish in one of our derbies and the Members Challenge. See below for more information regarding rules and regulations.
Memberships can be purchased at all of our outlets or online here:
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Register online here
Sat. May 16 – Mon. May 18
The 12th Annual Port Dalhousie 3×3 Salmon Classic presented by Fish Hawk Electronics will take place May 16, 2026 – May 18, 2026
Same format as years past. $50 per boat, this covers everyone on the boat during the event.
For those that are new to our club or tournaments, or anyone interested in joining, the 3×3 offers an amazing opportunity to experience tournament fishing. Running over the May long weekend, the 3×3 provides a tournament that is fun for anglers of all experiences. The tournament spans 3 days and the goal is to weigh in your 3 biggest fish over those 3 days – hence the name 3×3. The little twist to keep things interesting is there are no upgrades to your entered fish, and fish must be entered the same day you catch them.
With only a $50 entry fee and fishing on your own schedule between Saturday and Monday at 3 pm, this event is perfect for those looking to dip their toes into the tournament scene or for experienced tournament anglers looking for a bit more of a relaxed format. For those serious anglers out there looking for the big prize, you can see the details below about entering the optional side pot that offers an opportunity for more competition! We look forward to seeing new and old faces in one of our favourite weekends of the year!
Registration deadline is Thursday May 14th, 2026 at 5pm. You may register online, and at Peters Tackle or Grimsby Tackle
For those who wish to optionally compete for a bigger prize pot, Justin Borowetz will be running a $300 per boat side challenge, which will pay out : 1st 50 % / 2nd 30% / 3rd 20% if there are at least 10 boats committed. Contact him to confirm if you want in @ Justin_borowetz777@hotmail.com
Guaranteed $1500 for 1st place.
All teams entered will get one ballot in the draw to win a Fish Hawk Lithium Probe!
Biggest Salmon each day will win a $100 valued prize package.
Biggest Salmon overall will win a Scotty 1116 Electric Downrigger
You may enter the same fish in the Spring Salmon Derby & any other events as long as all rules are followed for both events.
Fish may only be weighed in at the SCGFA launch ramp in Port Dalhousie.
Prizes 1st $1500, 2nd $700, 3rd $500 cash, 4th $200 prize pkg and 5th $100 prize pkg
Daily biggest Salmon $100 prize pkg
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
2026 SCGFA MEMBERS MEMORIAL SALMON SLAM 5×5
Saturday June 6, 2026 – Saturday July 11, 2026
Its back!
For the MMSS 5×5, you weigh in your 5 largest salmon over 5 weeks (No Upgrades) for a chance to win $500 plus 40% of the entry pool. Second and third will get their shares of the pot (20% and 10%), with 4th and 5th getting some prize packages, and finally the biggest salmon overall will win a Scotty downrigger. If you’re doing the math, the remaining 30% of the prize pool will be put towards other club ventures and events such as the Pen Project and Kid’s Day. We wish everyone luck out on the water and hope to see lots of involvement in the MMSS 5×5 with our new dates! To be eligible to enter, the boat captain will need to have their 2026 SCGFA membership.
Summary:
5 weeks to enter 5 fish (no upgrading)
Sat June 6 2026 – Sat July 11, 2026
1st $500 + 40%, 2nd 20%, 3rd 10%, 4th & 5TH prize pkgs
Biggest Salmon overall Scotty 1116 Pro Pack downrigger
Registration & membershps available here :
you may also sign up at Grimsby Tackle, Peters Tackle or the SCGFA boat ramp
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
What a summer it was! ☀️ We saw so many smiling anglers enter the derby this year, each bringing their own unique excitement to the water. 🐟
The results are officially in, and we are so proud of every participant who joined us for the SCGFA Kids Summer Derby. It was a season filled with great catches and even better memories! 🏆😊
And, the celebration continues! 🎊 We can’t wait to see everyone this Saturday, September 12, for our Kids Day Derby and Celebration at the SCGFA property. 🎣✨
Any kids can come join the fun, whether you participated in the summer fishing derby or not. There will be lots of fun things to do for the whole family. 🎈😊
We are also excited to recognize our talented young anglers during the Kids Day Award Ceremony, where prizes will be given out to celebrate this summer’s amazing results! 🏆🌟
The Dagmar Miller Award for most fish entered in the 2026 Derby is:
Hunter Speicher with an amazing 56 species entered. Way to fish Hunter!
Age 2-6 Top 3
#1 Tommy Tyas with 19 fish
#2 Fisher Lundy with 18 fish
#3 Simon Reinink with 17 fish
#4 Fisher McClelland
#5 Xavier Musselman
#6 Lucas DeClercq
#7 Eva Ball
#8 Dominic Byl
#9 Hazel Bunz
#10 Ingram Bethlehem
Age 7-11 Top 3
#1 Kessel Naus with 34 fish
#2 Nicholas Stokes with 28 fish
#3 Daxton Thistle with 24 fish
#4 Freddie Reinink
#5 Kyran Ashton-MacDonald
#6 Isaac Serroul
#7 Bentley Urban
#8 Junior Flaherty
#9 George Janzen
#10 Darius Howard
Age 12-16 Top 3
#1 Hudson Lemieux with an incredible 53 species
#2 Owen Jaroszewski with 23 fish
#3 Logan Blake with 11 fish (and the earliest timestamp)
#4 Hunter McClelland
#5 Owen Huggins
#6 Maxx Roe
#7 Isaac Bartlett
#8 Henry Martin
#9 Jesse Boland
#10 Colton Picken
We also have the winners for our Fish Art and Biggest Catch Story Contests! 🎨📖 Awesome work by all our young artists—we are so proud of your creativity and storytelling! 🌟
The John Gadzo “Gadabout” Biggest Catch Story contest overall winner is:
Danica Rienas with her fictional story Boomerang Fish
Age 2-6
Age group overall Winner is:
Quinn Bunz with her story The Big Fish
1. Marcus Valeri
2. Amiyah Nawrocky
3. Luke Cortes
Age 7-11
Age group overall Winner is:
Austin Greenham with his story The Dock Owner
1. Tucker Posthumus
2. Ava Prinsen
3. Ellie Krawec
Age 12-16
Age group overall Winner is:
Charlie Staples with his 2 short stories and a poem.
1. Owen Jaroszewski
2. Maxx Roe
3. Hudson Lemieux
The Joe Montgomery Fish Art Contest Overall winner is:
William Langendoen with his art Northern Pike
Age 2-6
Age group overall winner is:
Sammy Simioni with his Suncatcher
1. Cohen Houweling
2. Clarke Mills
3. Oliver Grove-Townsend
Age 7-11
Age group overall winner is:
Brinley Brooks with her Clay Fish creation
1. Keeghan Rienas
2. Titan Shelton
3. Mason Derousie
Age 12-16
Age group overall winner is:
Judah Hamstra with his artwork Pike
1. Parker Lowery
2. Colton Picken
3. Judah Naus
Tickets can be purchased here
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Kids Day Derby 2026 is open to all kids 2 to 16 years of age. The derby is free to participate in.
2. Fishing will begin at 8am and finish at 10am.
3. Registration opens at 7:30am. All kids must register at the registration tent to receive their official Kids
Day Derby button before fishing
4. Two ways to win:
Kids enter up to 3 fish of any species including multiples of the same species to be entered into
the draw for one of the 20 Grand Prizes. Goby species included.
Kids can enter fish they catch 5 inches or more into the Biggest Fish Contest. The fish must be
measured by our volunteer fish measuring team. Goby species will not be measured for the Biggest
Fish Contest. Volunteers will be walking around with clipboards and measuring tapes waiting to
measure your fish 5 inches or more. You can continue to upgrade your fish size. No limit to how many
fish you can have measured. Fish will be measured in inches.
All anglers will be entered into both contests.
5. Kids Day buttons issued today only will be accepted. Kids Summer Derby buttons will NOT be accepted.
6. Photo entries only. Take a picture of your child with the fish and the 2026 Kids Day button.
7. Please do not bring fish up to the registration tent.
8. Fishing is from shore only. You may fish on either side of the St. Catharines Game & Fish property.
9. Fishing from a boat is not permitted today.
10. You can set up before 8am but cannot begin fishing until the horn blows at 8am.
11. The horn will sound again at 10am to signal the end of the derby. Make your way back to the
registration tent by 10:30am to enter your fish pictures with the registration staff.
12. All entries must include the official 2026 Kids Day Derby button in your picture to qualify as an entry.
13. Each fish entered will receive a ballot for the Kids Day Derby draw. Maximum 3 fish.
14. A bonus ballot will be given to each angler who catches 3 fish of any species including multiples of the
same species.
15. 20 randomly selected Kids Day Grand Prize winners will be chosen from today’s entries.
16. 3 longest fish in inches will win the corresponding top 3 cash prizes. 1 st is $150, 2 nd is $100, 3 rd is $50.
17. Prizes will be presented today at the awards presentation.
18. Digitally enhanced photos including digitally adding the button to the picture will be disqualified.
19. It is a condition of entry that the entrant's parent or guardian agrees to release the organizers,
sponsors, and Derby Committee from any claims for damages or liability of any nature whatsoever.
20. Participants agree to abide by all the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources under
the Fish and Game Act.
21. Any legally caught fish that meets Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources guidelines is eligible for entry.
22. Participants agree to abide by fishing regulations in the municipality of Niagara in which you are
fishing.
23. Fish must be caught by rod and reel only. No net fishing or gaffing. Snagged or foul hooked fish will be
disqualified. All fish must be hooked by their mouth. We encourage live release.
24. Gobies count as an entry but are not to be released as per the fishing regulations on invasive species.
25. We encourage all kids to wear life jackets.
26. Parents are responsible for the safety and well being of their child while on the St. Catharines Game &
Fish property and surrounding areas
27. Adults may not fish in the derby. Children 2-16 years may fish with minimal help from adults.
28. All prizes must be picked up at the St. Catharines Game & Fish Clubhouse September 12, 2026.
29. All prizes must be accepted as awarded. The derby committee's ruling of prize winners will be final.
30. The organizers reserve the right to amend, add to, remove, or otherwise change any of the rules and
regulations without prior notice if they deem it to be in the best interest of all parties in the derby.
31. Unclaimed prizes become the property of the SCGFA Kids Summer Derby.
32. By signing the Consent Form at Registration, you are agreeing that your child's name and picture
may be published online as it relates to participation or results of the Kids Day Derby.
Good Luck and Good Fishing
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
The St Catharines Game & Fish Association is proud to announce that the 50th Annual Spring Salmon Derby presented by SCOTTY DOWNRIGGERS is set to run from Saturday April 4, 2026 to Saturday May 30, 2026.
Some of the highlights include:
Biggest Salmon overall will win $10,000 (yes we have DOUBLED this prize!)
Biggest Salmon every week will win $2000! ( Yes we have DOUBLED this too!)
Bonus $3,000 from Peters Tackle for the first Salmon to reach 30lbs!
We will again award the top 10 places for Salmon, and top 5 prizes for Rainbow, Brown & Lake Trout.
The biggest Brown Trout, Lake Trout & Rainbow Trout will each win a Scotty 1116 Pro Pack Downrigger
Biggest Salmon overall for the Jr Division will win again a DAS KING Fishing kayak from Broadline Outdoors
For the Junior division there will be 3 placings again for all 4 species.
Our ticket prices haven’t changed either!
Still $50 per person
$75 for a family ticket & $200 for a boat ticket.
Single daily tickets also available for $20 each.6
Early Bird Draw Prize: All tickets purchased by Sat March 14, pm will qualify to win a Garmin UHD2 Echomap95SV !
Tickets will soon be available to purchase at our outlets and online .
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Location: Dalhousie Yacht Club – 74 Lighthouse Rd, St Catharines, ON
Time: Meeting begins at 7:00 pm.
If you plan to attend make sure to have proof of membership.
The Strait Line Anglers Club annual “CATCH THE FRY” Salmon tournament will be on Sat Aug 31 at the St. Catharines Game & Fish Association launch ramp in Port Dalhousie.
Registration is open now! Captains can send a $150 e-transfer to straitlineanglers@gmail.com. Please include captains name, team name & captains cell# number in the email.
5am – 615. Morning Check-in. Waivers must signed & coolers will be checked.
630 am – Blast off
230 pm teams must be checked in for weigh in
Please only have 3 salmon in your cooler at weigh in.