40th Annual Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby

The Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby returns this June 5th and 6th, just in time to celebrate its 40th year anniversary.  The entrance fee will be $20 per person again this year for anyone who registers by May 15th.  All entries after the 15th will cost $25.  Registration is open through Friday, June 4th by mail or online at CanandaiguaTroutDerby.org.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the biggest of any trout species ($1,000 for first, $750 for second, $500 for third).  The top three fish in each division: brown, rainbow, and lake trout, win $200, $100 and $50.

Proceeds from the annual event benefit three local charities, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Hospeace House, Inc. and Mercy Flight Central.  The derby has provided over $222,000 to charity during its forty year history.  These funds have been made possible by the entrance fees paid by participants and generous, local businesses and sponsors.

To register, go to www.CanandaiguaTroutDerby.org.