Information & Qualifications
22nd Annual Fish Derby on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Location
Where: Powder Mills Park, 115 Park Road, Pittsford.
Derby headquarters will be stationed in Powder Horn Lodge
Questions: Contact us at (585) 678-9791 or at [email protected]
REGISTER HERE or use the QR CODE to the right. 
Requirements
You must be registered to win awards & prizes. The deadline to register online is 6:00 am on the day of the event. No registrations will take place after this deadline. You only need to fill out one (1) registration form unless you are registering more than four (4) participants. If you have more than four (4), please fill out a second form.
Fee: $5 per participant (ages 9 and older). Children 8 and under can participate for free.
Payment: Registration fees must be submitted via PayPal or by check to our downtown office or the Hatchery by Friday, March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
More Information
2025 Riedman Foundation Trout Derby
Benefiting the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park
Join us for the 2025 Riedman Foundation Trout Derby, taking place on Tuesday, April 1, from 7:00 AM to Noon at Powder Mills Park. This exciting event supports the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park, and we invite anglers of all ages to participate!
Location: Powder Mills Park is located in the southernmost part of Monroe County. Enter the park from Route 96, south of Bushnell’s Basin, near Interstate 490. The Powder Horn Lodge will serve as the derby headquarters.
Prizes: After the final weigh-in at Noon, prizes will be awarded in multiple age categories, including youth. The prestigious Bank of America $500 Angler Award will go to the participant who catches the largest brown trout. Other exciting prizes include:
- Private fishing charter
- Professional fishing rods & reels
- Gift cards to Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shop, and more
- Fishing apparel, accessories, and more!
Rules & Regulations:
- The derby will follow New York State fishing regulations.
- Participants 16 years and older must have a valid fishing permit.
- Trout must be at least 9 inches in length to qualify.
- Each participant may keep up to 3 fish.
- The derby will not be canceled or rescheduled due to weather conditions. No refunds will be issued.
Please be sure to review the full rules and regulations at the end of the registration form.
For questions, contact the Hatchery staff at (585) 678-9791.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
