Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park

Operated by The Riedman Foundation
Open year-round during Monroe County Park hours and free to visit
Visitors of all ages can enjoy an educational and interactive experience
Staff on duty Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and most weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
2026 Annual Trout Derby Registration Form

2026 Trout Derby

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Saturday, April 4
7:00AM - Noon
$500 Cash Prize and More
Derby headquarters will be stationed in Powder Horn Lodge.

Anglers of all ages and experience levels are invited to join us for one of our favorite spring traditions at Powder Mills Park. Whether you’re casting a line for the first time or returning to the creek year after year, this is a day you won’t want to miss!

Register for the Derby
Free for 8 and under
$5 Entry (Ages 9+)

A Community Tradition for Everyone

2026 Annual Trout Derby Sponsors

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for your ongoing support of the derby and the hatchery!

Bank of America
Hatr Trick Charters - Lake Ontario Fishing
Bass Pro Shops
Local Affiliates
Sportsman's Warehouse
Doc’s Tackle
Ridge Donut Cafe
New York Consservation Officers Association, Inc.
Death Roe Soft Beads for Trout & Salmon Fishing
County of Monroe Dept of Parks
Entertainment Calendar

A Lasting Tribute to John and Eileen Riedman

While John Riedman’s philanthropic legacy spans many causes, the Powder Mills Fish Hatchery held a special place in his heart.

After the Hatchery closed amid county budget cuts, The Riedman Foundation stepped in – helping reopen it and sustaining it as a public resource for the community. To learn more about the history of the Hatchery, please visit the About page.

Eileen and John Reidman

Eileen and John Riedman