Members Challenge

St. Catharines Game & Fish Association 2026 Members Challenge Rules and Regulations

The 2026 SCGFA Members Challenge will commence on Saturday April 4, 2026, at 12:00am, and conclude on Saturday September 26, 2026, at 6:00pm. This is open to all paid 2026 SCGFA members.

This Challenge will run separately from other SCGFA events, but the same fish may be weighed in multiple events, if all rules are followed for all events.

The eligible species are Chinook & Coho Salmon, Rainbow, Brown & Lake Trout, and Walleye. No minimum size requirements.

1. Anglers may fish Canadian and U.S.A. waters of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie & the Niagara River.
2. All participants must abide by all Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & New York D.E.C. regulations where applicable.
3. Any fish with evidence of net, gaff, or snag marks, or having been tampered with or artificially weighted, including ice or water, will immediately disqualify the participant.
4. Any attempt in any manner to falsify entries will result in prosecution and prize forfeiture.
5. No “Derby Tickets” are required for the Members Challenge, but everyone on the boat must be a paid 2026 SCGFA members for an angler & their fish to be eligible. Memberships must be purchased the day before. A Family Membership covers two spouses/partners and their children under 18.
6. Anglers may enter as many fish as they want but are only eligible to win one prize per species.
7. Fish must only be entered by the angler who landed it.
8. There is no minimum size requirement to enter fish.
9. All fish entered must be in good condition, with no deterioration or decomposition, for positive identification by the Derby judges.
10. All participants will have their fish punched and inspected when entered if in contention. This is a shared responsibility of the weigh station and the angler. If possible, we ask that a nice clear picture of the angler holding their fish (or on the scale) be taken & submitted by text to 905-937-6335.
11. Participants are welcome to weigh and enter a qualifying fish in more than one derby or tournament if all the above rules are complied with.
12. Fish may be weighed at any St. Catharines Game & Fish Association Derby scale location.
13. All entry forms MUST be filled in completely by each entrant.
14. Entrants may be required to sign an affidavit attesting to the validity of any prize-winning entry and at the discretion of the Derby judges may be required to take a polygraph examination.
15. This Association will not be liable to or for the loss of property, or for the injury to the person of any contestant or spectator.

RANDOM CHECKS MAY BE CONDUCTED BY DERBY OFFICIALS AND CLUB EXECUTIVES TO ENSURE THAT ALL ANGLERS FISHING TOGETHER HAVE A VALID DERBY TICKET.

PLEASE REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS PRACTICE OR BEHAVIOUR TO DERBY OFFICIALS IMMEDIATELY.

YOUR WEIGH STATION WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR CALL 905-937-6335 AND DERBY OFFICIALS WILL INVESTIGATE FURTHER.