The Port Dalhousie 3×3 Salmon Classic – St. Catharines Game & Fish Association

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Sat May 17 – Mon May 19

The 11th Annual Port Dalhousie 3×3 Salmon Classic presented by Fish Hawk Eletronics will take place May 17, 2025 – May 19, 2025

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 15th, 2025 at 5pm. You may register online, 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

View Rules & Regulations
ST. CATHARINES GAME & FISH ASSOCIATION 2025 3×3 SALMON CLASSIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

The 2025 SCGFA 3×3 Salmon Classic will commence on Saturday May 17, 2025, at 12:00am, and conclude on Monday May 19, 2025, at 3:00pm. Registered boats may fish at any time at their own discretion between these dates and times.

Registration cut-off is Thursday May 15, 2025, at 5:00pm. No exceptions.

The eligible species are Chinook and Coho Salmon. No minimum size requirements.
1. Anglers may fish Canadian and U.S.A waters of Lake Ontario (if border is deemed OPEN)
2. All participants must abide by all Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and New York DEC 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. Between Saturday May 17, 2025, and Monday May 19, 2025, the captain of each registered boat may enter only 3 Salmon at any time during weigh scale hours. The captain may fish with anyone over the course of the Classic, but Salmon may only be entered in the name of the registered boat and captain which they were caught from. You may not “upgrade” the weights at any time. Teams must only bring the fish they intend to enter in their coolers.
6. Final standing results will be based upon the total gross weight of 3 Salmon. In the event of a tie, the team with the largest single Salmon will win. If there is still a tie, the payout will be split 50/50.
7. The Classic guarantees it will pay $1500 to 1st place, $500 to 2nd and $300 to 3rd in the form of a cheque.
8. There is no minimum size requirement to enter fish.
9. One prize package will be awarded for the largest overall Salmon entered each day. Tie to be broken by the 1st fish weighed in. There will also be a prize package for largest salmon overall.
10. All fish entered must be in good condition, with no deterioration or decomposition, for positive identification by the Derby judges.
11. Participants are welcome to weigh and enter a qualifying fish in more than one derby or tournament as long as all of the above rules are complied with.
12. Fish must only be weighed in at the official Classic scale at the St Catharines Game & Fish Association Launch ramp in Port Dalhousie. Scale will be open 11am-4pm & 7pm-8pm Saturday & Sunday, and 1pm-3pm on Monday. All fish must be weighed on the same day they are caught.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Participants compete in this derby at their own risk and by paying the entry fee agree to hold this association, the sponsors, the agents and employees therefore harmless from any liabilities, claims and costs of any nature whatsoever.
16. Any dispute pertaining to the eligibility, acceptability, the weight of any fish or the interpretation and application of these rules shall be determined by the competition judges whose decision shall be final and binding.
17. All prize winners are responsible for paying any taxes and/or duties which are applicable to the prize won.
18. All prizes are valued and awarded in Canadian funds only.
19. Each entrant, by paying the entry fee, acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the rules of this derby and agrees to abide by them.
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.