2025 Budd Lake Fishing Derby

Catch and release.  Must be a live catch, fish MUST be able to swim away from dock.  If you are seen throwing out a dead fish, or are ticketed while on the water, you will be disqualified from the derby.  If you turn in a dead fish, you will lose 1/2 of the weight of your largest fish in your string.  Must be a legal catch.

You MUST have your registration and boat validated at the boat launch PRIOR to fishing to be eligible for prizes.  Fishing Derby Check-In will start at 7AM.  Fishing will run from 8AM-12PM.  Fish must be at Saxton's Landing for weigh in no later than 12PM,  Registration will be taken at Saxton's Landing.  All people on boat must be registered.

Boats must remain within sight of officials until 8AM starting signal.  Anglers cannot switch to another boat during derby hours.  This can be a team event; however, fish cannot be given to an angler who is not registered in your boat, or after weigh-in.

Kids (ages 16 & under) will be judged only on panfish.  Panfish include:  bluegill, sunfish, crappie, rock bass, and perch.  Pan fish will not be included in Adult judging.  

NO LIVE BAIT FOR KIDS OR ADULTS FISHING IN DERBY

Members of the Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce accept no responsibility for accidents, injuries, property damage, or losses occurring before, during, or after this event.

For questions, please call 989.539.6011.

NO REFUNDS

Adults Prizes* (pan fish not allowed):

Guaranteed Muskie Pot: $1,632

Biggest Bass: $300

Biggest String: $300
   2nd Biggest String: $150

   3rd Biggest String: $100

   4th Biggest String:  $50

   5th Biggest String:  $25

 

 

*Based on a 50 fisher-person pool. Prizes will be adjusted due to less participants.

Kids Prizes:

Biggest Pan Fish: $40
2nd Biggest Pan Fish: $20