NATIONAL LAKE TROUT DERBY IS STILL ON!

[National Lake Trout Derby]

The 56th Annual National Lake Trout Derby is STILL ON for May 23rd, 24th and 25th. With approval from the health department we are moving forward with this years derby.

 

Some necessary alterations to this years derby are as follows

1. The only location that will be open for weigh station will be Stivers Seneca Marine in Waterloo NY.
2. Prize money will be prorated with the number of registrants for the 2020 derby. Mail-in registration cut off extended to May 15th. Online registrations accepted until May 22nd at 5:00pm. Stivers Marine accepting walk in registrations until May 22nd 11:59pm.
3. The award ceremony held on Monday at the completion of the derby is CANCELED and prizes will be mailed.
4. We are not having the blind drawing at the weigh station. We encourage you to limit your trips to the weigh station by checking the online live standings regularly during the derby. Do not bring in a fish that you do not believe will place. We will only be paying out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.
5. Fish with those family and friends that you have been staying home with. Do not congregate.
6. The $4,000 cash prize raffle will be postponed until 2021. All tickets sold will be put in the 2021 drawing.

 

Weigh in station protocol:
- When you arrive to Stivers Marine, whether by boat or car, please blow your horn or call the marine (315) 789 5520 to let us know of your arrival. Only one boat/car at a time at the weigh tent.

-Remain 6ft apart while at the weigh station.

-Return to boat/car immediately after fish are entered.

 

We appreciate everyone's understanding of the changes to this years derby. Good luck, and stay safe.

 

Sincerely,

The Derby Team 

 

 

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Edited May 8, 2020 by National Lake Trout Derby

[gasman2438]

Hi all I would like to make a few points about the national lake trout derby. First many of you don't know it's run by finger lakes sportsorama witch is a non-profit organization that donates all profit from the derby back to nonprofit organizations around the lake. No one is putting money in their pockets. Only you the winners.
As for only one weigh station in Geneva back from the start to the late 80s there was only one with over 2000 entrants.
As for the 40 or 50 dollar entry. if my family of 4 go out for supper at a good steak restaurant we spend around 150.00 for about 1 or 2 hours of entertainment and a full belly. So I don't think 200.oo for 3 days of fishing is too bad plus you might win something.
My father fished this derby from the start with me and the dog stuffed into the nose of A 16 ft. boat until he passed. I missed a few years with raisin 2 boys that love to fish.
Please enter the derby and fish safely.
Thank you Dennis Layton
Former President of the national lake trout derby.

Edited May 7, 2020 by gasman2438
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[National Lake Trout Derby]

Great to hear from you Dennis. Appreciate the support for all these years. As you mentioned the proceeds from the derby all go back into local organizations across the lake or as prize money. The amount of money we can pay out depends on the registration numbers. Get registered and lets make this another successful year! 

 

[GAMBLER]

15 hours ago, National Lake Trout Derby said:

Great to hear from you Dennis. Appreciate the support for all these years. As you mentioned the proceeds from the derby all go back into local organizations across the lake or as prize money. The amount of money we can pay out depends on the registration numbers. Get registered and lets make this another successful year! 

 

I would like to donate a Gambler Rigs prize pack for the winner.  Please contact me with contact info so I can ship it out.

[gasman2438]

HI GAMBLER THE LAKE TROUT DERBY HAS A PO BOX 

SHIP TO;; STIVERS SENECA MARINE

401 BOODY'S HILL RD.

WATERLOO NY 13165

 

INCLUDE A NOTE. THANKS DENNIS

[scobar]

it appears it is held on Seneca lake, but what are the fishing dates?

[Sk8man]

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

[gasman2438]

1 minute ago, Sk8man said:

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

THAKK YOU . YOU TYPE A LOT FASTER THAN ME.

[Sk8man]

  and I only use one finger Dennis

[Nautitroller]

https://www.laketroutderby.org/

Shortcut to sign up on line.. [emoji106]

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[gasman2438]

At least the extended forecast is looking good for memorial day weekend. If you can believe the weatherman.  Snowing here today.

[gasman2438]

ONLY TEN MORE DAYS  !!

[gasman2438]

GOOD LUCK ALL. THANK YOU. 4 MORE DAYS 

[Sk8man]

Anyone know if they had the Early Bird drawing?

[gasman2438]

I WILL CHECK TODAY. DONT THINK SO.

[Sk8man]

Thanks Dennis

[Frogger]

Dennis do you happen to have a count of current registrants as of today?


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[gasman2438]

I WILL TODAY

[gasman2438]

AS OF YESTERDAY JUST OVER 300 ENTRANTS. THE EARLY BIRD WAS DRAWN DONT HAVE THE NAME RIGHT NOW BUT THE CHECK WENT OUT. 

[Sk8man]

Thanks Dennis.

[Frogger]

Yes, thank you Dennis.


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[Cpshelb17]

How does 300 entrants compare to past years? This will be my first year fishing the derby.

[gasman2438]

LOW.  800 LAST YEAR. QUITE A FEW WILL SIGN UP LATE. NOTHING LIKE THE 70S AND 80S 2000 TO 3000

[Sk8man]

I think this year the virus is a main culprit in reducing involvement  so hopefully once this stuff gets under better control things may improve in terms of public participation. Probably a variety of factors have been involved in the decline since the 80's. Hopefully the lake will rebound to its previous status as well with time.

Edited May 19, 2020 by Sk8man

[Cpshelb17]

Thanks for the info. That’s unfortunate but as Sk8man said things should get better