🎣 Join Us for the 2025 Detroit Lake Fishing Derby! 🎉
📅 When: May 16-18, 2025
📍 Where: Detroit City Park
Calling all fishing enthusiasts! Gear up for a weekend of fun, prizes, and community spirit at the 2025 Detroit Lake Fishing Derby. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, this event has something for everyone!
Event Highlights
Grand Prizes:
Adults: A fishing boat, motor, and trailer.
Kids: Two bikes with safety helmets.
Biggest Fish: Rod & reel combos for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in adult and kids' categories.
Tagged Fish: Ten cash-prize tagged fish (up to $100 each)!
DLF Raffle: Win exciting items like inflatables, grills, fishing gear, and more.
Entry Details:
Adult (14+): $25
Kids (Under 14): $20
Includes: A 3-day punch card and a grand prize raffle ticket.
Tip: Write your name on your punch card in case it’s lost.
🎁 First 500 registrants get a FREE HAT! Hats will also be available for $25 on-site.
Schedule:
Friday, May 16
6:00 AM - Event Opens (Registration @ Detroit City Park)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Fish Clip/Weigh Stations Open
Saturday, May 17
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Fish Clip/Weigh Stations Open
Sunday, May 18
8:00 AM - Noon - Fish Clip/Weigh Stations Open
Noon - 2:00 PM - Live Entertainment by the Severin Sisters
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Award Ceremony
🌟 Help Us Keep It Clean: Please use the marked containers for garbage and recycling to keep our park beautiful!
For full details, visit the Detroit Lake Foundation website.
🎣 Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend!
🎉 Food Trucks at the Detroit Fishing Derby! 🎣
Get ready to enjoy delicious food while taking in the excitement of the derby! Food trucks will be set up at the park, offering a variety of tasty options to fuel your fun.
Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing the list of vendors soon!
Interested in sponsoring?
Learn more about available opportunities.
Thank you, Sponsors!
Jolley’s Marine & RV
Tree Kings
Kane’s Marina
Usera & Snow P.C.
