Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2025 on Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby

Announcement March 4, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we share that this year’s Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we have been faced with several unexpected challenges which led us to this point. We love this event, its value to our community and the local charities it benefits, and this was not an easy decision to make. We appreciate your understanding, and we will evaluate bringing the Derby back in the future.

Established in 1981, the Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby has become a local signature event. Over the years, thousands have participated in the annual Derby weekend, contributing more than $275,000 to three local charities. The support from local businesses and communities all along Canandaigua Lake has been humbling. And the small but mighty Derby planning committee has tirelessly coordinated a top tier event, year after year. Our heartfelt thanks to all of YOU- our participants, volunteers, and supporters. We are grateful for your time, treasure, and lasting memories for more than forty years.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Morrow
& Steve Cowley,
Derby Committee Co-chairs

For more information go to https://canandaiguatroutderby.org/

2024 Lake Trout Derby on Canandaigua Lake

We have terrific lake trout fishing in the Finger Lakes! Anglers from across the region fish for the biggest lake trout, rainbow trout and brown trout to compete for prizes and try to land the trophy fish at The 2024 Lake Trout Derby on Canandaigua Lake in the Finger Lakes of New York.

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Weigh stations are located on Canandaigua Lake at the North End – Canandaigua Country Club, and the South End – Sawmill Restaurant – Route 21 Woodville, NY. Awards Ceremony to follow at 5:00pm Sunday at Sawmill Restaurant/Field’s Construction, Inc., Woodville, NY.