Date/Time
Date(s) - July 1, 2026 - September 12, 2026
12:00 am

Location
St. Catharines Game & Fish Association
61 Lighthouse Rd.
St. Catharines, Ontario

SCGFA 32nd Annual Free Kids Summer fishing derby for all kids 2-16.
9 weeks of fishing fun. July 1 to September 5/26. Fish anywhere in Ontario. No minimum fish size. Enter as many species as you can find by submitting a picture of the angler with their catch and the official 2026 Kids Summer Derby button.
Get your free derby package and official 2026 derby button at www.scgfa.ca/kids-derby-info.
5 weekly draw prizes for each of the 9 weeks randomly chosen from each week’s entries. 45 weekly prizes in total!
Grand prizes and trophies for overall most species entered and top 3 anglers in each age group. 7 additional grand prize packs and medallions will be randomly chosen from all fish entries in each of the 3 age groups. 31 grand prizes in total!

Enter the Biggest Catch Story and Fish Art for more prizes. Prizes in each age group.

Prizes will be presented at Kids Day on Saturday, September 12/26 at the St. Catharines Game & Fish property located at 61 Lighthouse Rd.
Kids Day includes a free in person kids fishing derby for additional prizes and medallions. New this year – 3 biggest fish prizes. All kids are welcome to participate in all or any of the events. Lots of free family activities and a free BBQ lunch included. First 200 kids to come by the registration tent on Kids Day will receive a free hat.

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