Manchester Sportsmen's Association Annual Fishing Derby

2026 Derby Information

Date: Saturday May 2, 2026

Time: Gates 7:00AM, Derby 8:00AM - 12:00PM

The event will be held rain or shine, and the pond will be stocked and closed to fishing prior to the event.

Cash prizes: $100 longest trout, $50 second place, $25 third place, $50 each tagged trout.

Breakfast and lunch is available for sale, and we will have raffles!

Admission: $20 ages 13+, FREE under 13. (Note: Anyone under 13 does not require a ticket, however adults accompanying the person under 13 must have a ticket.)

For ticket information, please call 203-257-0449.

There is no corn and no live or dead bait fish allowed.

A Connecticut Fishing License is not required for this event.

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