PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-spring-salmon-derby-tickets-1976798654991?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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!

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:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-spring-salmon-derby-tickets-1976798654991?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

Register online here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-catharines-game-fish-association-2025-events-tickets-1250867090139?aff=oddtdtcreator

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 Pro System!

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!

Kids Summer Derby Package Coming Soon!

Tickets can be purchased here

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-fall-salmon-derby-tickets-1558113321889?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.