Brandon Wildlife Association’s Fishing Derby is back! Join us on Lake Wahtopanah on Saturday, March 16th, 2024!
Please read the rules below in regards to this year’s derby as some changes have been made:
Derby is scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the lakeside only of Lake Wahtopanah. Only fish caught during these hours will qualify. On ice ticket sales to begin at 9:00am at the Brandon Wildlife Association boat launch.
Adult tickets are $40 each and youth under 15 are $10 each. Measuring station will be set up on the ice on the Brandon Wildlife
boat launch area. Directions can be found on our website here: https://brandonwildlifeassociation.ca/fish-committee/
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Due to changes in the Manitoba fishing regulations, the Northern Pike limit is 4 fish, and none may exceed 75cm. Each ticket holder may only register a maximum of 4 pike and to a maximum length of 75cm. No pre-fishing is allowed. Anyone with a line in the water prior to 10:00am will be disqualified.
Manitoba Fishing regulations are in effect. You must have a valid fishing license and all entries must use a barbless hook.
Brandon Wildlife Association and those assisting in the derby operations are not responsible for death, injury, damage liability, theft or fire on any entries. Each entrant entering the derby will be in effect signing a waiver form.
Derby tickets are non-refundable unless derby is canceled.
Only 4 Northern Pike from Lake Wahtopanah are allowed per ticket for entry and none over 75cm as per Manitoba recreational daily creel limits for the lake is eligible.
In case of discrepancies or complaints the Derby Official’s decision shall be final. No other person can be considered as a spokesperson for rules during the derby.
Prizes are determined by length and time registered. In the event of a tie, the first fish registered wins.
Fish Measured by Derby Officials only as follows:
a. Fish must be brought alive in a live well consisting of a container and water to hold the fish.
b. Derby official will measure total length of fish with tail laid flat and time recorded.
c. Fish will be released immediately after measuring.
Holes will not be provided. Must provide own hole. Please bring your own equipment.
One adult registration allows you two lines to fish as per license regulations.
Entrants are responsible for their own safety, actions, gear and equipment.
Electronic devices are allowed.
Derby officials have the right to enter and inspect any shacks, tents, etc. throughout the duration of the derby.
Jaw jacker devices are allowed.
No alcoholic beverages or recreational cannabis will be allowed at any time of the derby, this includes the presentation area of the derby.
Failure to comply with the contest rules may result in disqualification.
It is expected that all anglers always act in good sportsmanship during the derby.
Brandon Wildlife Association may at any time before, during, and after event may changeevent format if required.
Prizes will be awarded on the ice at the close of derby when calculations are finished.
Youth age 15 and under who wish to participate in the adult category for the main prize money must pay the adult ticket fee. Youth 15 and under entry is eligible for the youth prizes only.
Winners, those participating, and anyone in the derby area may have their name and photo published in local media along with the Brandon Wildlife Association’s media sites.