This year will the 25th Anniversary of the Big Tex Trout Derby. It runs May 17th to 19th. You don't have to be a fisherman to win the big prize, but the more fish you catch, the more chances you have to win. Every fish you register gives you another chance to win. Should be FUN!
People come from all across the province for the derby because it's a lot of fun, and the fishing is great. Last year Stephen Johnson from Quispamsis caught over 50 trout on the weekend, some of them as big as 48 centimeters (and he still didn't win the big fish prize!). He says follow him, and he'll show you where the big ones are. (As if). Steve has been coming to the derby for 20 years, and last year his son won a bike. That's Dylan posing with two of Stephen's biggest catches.
Registration Starts, Friday 8am
Division A
Registration: $50.00
1st--2013 Hyundia Accent GL
2nd - Boat/9.9 motor Yamaha/ Karavan trailer
3rd -- Old Town Canoe & Fishing Gear
Division B
Registration: $30.00
1st - $1500
2nd- $1000
3rd - $500
Division C
Registration: $20.00
1st - Wii U Game Console and 32 inch TV
2nd - IPad Mini and Case
3rd - Mountain Bike
Optional Pools
Big Louis Largest Trout $5.00
Most Trout Caught $5.00
50/50 $5.00
Registration this year is being held at Heritage Park, Where Debit, Visa/Mastercard will be Accepted.
Pre-Registration will be on Thursday 4 pm to 8pm Heritage Park
DANCE
Saturday May 18th At the Legion located just across the Red Bank Bridge.. Music Provided by DJ Duey Dwayne Ward.
Where to Stay
Upper Ox-bow Fishing Camps
Contact Debbie Norton 622 8834
couple rooms left, but please contact if an opening may come up
Trailer Park Rates
$20 a day, $50 if you check in Thursday, for the rest of the weekend
Follow us on Twitter @TroutDerby
Email troutfishingderby@gmail.com
phone 506 836 6111