Sk8man

WTG

Many happy returns Chad

They did put in a center dock at the north end though so there are three now including the handicapped dock

Nice going Johnny. You earned them from the looks of it

WTG Jeremy

There normally have been weigh stations at Watkins and Sampson in the past but the virus and other factors have limited that now.

and I only use one finger Dennis

May 23, 24, and 25th (til noon on the 25th)

Two of my kids are though can't that count Mike?

I have fished nearly all of these derbies with the exception of 3 years I spent overseas in the military in the sixties and all three of my kids have fished in them with my son still fishing it with me. We often camped at Sampson State Park as well during many of them. I look forward to it every year and prepare for it during the off days from ice fishing all winter. Although never actually winning it we have placed in the money many times and my dad was actually leading it one year while being treated for cancer and he died that Fall and I have never seen him so excited as when he caught that fish which ended up second in the Seniors division. What I'm getting at is that this event is a family and friends event which is a whole lot of fun whether you win it or not. It can be a tough lake to fish for folks unfamiliar with it, but out of staters have won it too over the years. To anyone who has not fished it but is thinking about it I'd say "go for it" especially considering the recent situation affecting all of us but do so with proper caution and have a great but safe time.

Here are the past winners https://www.laketroutderby.org/past-winners

Gill-T - The weights have varied over the years from about 10 lb something to about 18 lbs (Brown). A rainbow or Landlock has never actually won the derby (yet).The lakers and browns have been the top money winners. There are launches in Geneva at the Chamber of Commerce (Visitors Center) (Lake Street and Rt#5 and 20, Seneca Lake State Park also right below Geneva on Rt. 5 1nd 20 (north end of L Seneca Lake). There is also a ramp at Barrett Marine and the canal on the Old Waterloo Road (not sure if open or charge), Sampson State Park (all new marine and launch), Rt. 96A on east side of lake, Lodi State Park off 96A south towards Watkins Glen, Clute Park in Watkins Glen at south end of lake, Severne Launch between Watkins and Long Point (west side heading north), and Roy's Marina just south of Geneva on Rt.#14. Stivers Marina is at the north end of the lake near the mouth of the Seneca River just as it meets the north end of the lake. Hope this helps.

Only the handicapped dock at the north end too. The others are just sitting there on land

Nope checked on Sunday and only kayaks and small boats launching with no docks in

I'm working on it Stan. You make a good point on the numbers too I look forward to seeing that Arima out there

Forgot to mention that I saw on the news tonight that there is a 5 mph speed limit within 500 ft of shoreline on both Seneca and Cayuga Lakes and a lot of debris in the water as well on both lakes.

Nice work Kevin.....they truly are a lot of fun and sometime perplexing as well I love to see that bobber travel without it even sinking

Messin with me isn't going to protect you guys from defeat even if it is #13 I put the moloch on you guys and it didn't cost me a penny the devil said you guys deserve it for being so mean (first smack talk of the season ....another good sign coming my way