Annual Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby
Get ready to reel in the excitement at the 11th Annual Gary LaQuay Fishing Challenge on Saturday, June 15! Cast your line at 7:00 a.m. for a thrilling day of fishing on Tupper Lake, Simon Pond, and Raquette Pond, with the event wrapping up at 3:00 p.m. After the derby, join us at the Tupper Lake Sportsmens Club for the prize drawings.
Fishing Derby Prizes and Payout
Cash Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 heaviest Northern Pike, as well as the top 3 heaviest Bass. Prizes will be given out at 4:00 p.m. at the Tupper Lake Sportsmens Club Weigh Station (waterfront parking lot).
Donation:
- High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care -- 40% of Total
Northern Pike Payout:
- 1st Place Northern Pike (LBS) -- 15% of Total
- 2nd Place Northern Pike (LBS) -- 10% of Total
- 3rd Place Northern Pike (LBS) -- 5% of Total
Large/Smallmouth Bass Payout:
- 1st Place Lg/Sm Mouth Bass (LBS) -- 15% of Total
- 2nd Place Lg/Sm Mouth Bass (LBS) -- 10% of Total
- 3rd Place Lg/Sm Mouth Bass (LBS) -- 5% of Total
RAFFLE PRIZES from local businesses will be drawn at 4:00 p.m. from entry tickets purchased.
A 50/50 Raffle will be available at the weigh station, tournament contacts, and derby volunteers.
Fishing Derby Rules
- Fishing begins at 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
- LIVE fish may be weighed in at any time BY BOAT ONLY.
- Hand Scales are used for weigh-ins.
- The weigh station is located at the Tupper Lake Sportsmens Club waterfront.
- No live bait.
Weigh-in Station
- Tupper Lake Sportsmens Club (a/k/a the "Rod & Gun Club" located on Simon Pond)
Registration Information
- Entry Fee: $30.00
- Register Online (Online registration closes on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at midnight.)
- Register in person at Mountain Market & Redemption until 4 p.m. on Friday the 14th. (coming in mid-May)
For more information or to register contact:
- Cory at (518) 569-3988
- Tupper Lake Information Center, 121 Park Street, Tupper Lake (across the street from Stewart's Shop). Phone: (518) 359-3328.
The 11th Annual Gary LaQuay Fishing Challenge is sponsored by the Tupper Lake Sportsmens Club as a fundraiser for High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care.
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